Senior Claims Counsel - Title Insurance (Hybrid)

- Investigate the facts and issues of the claim, determine whether coverage exists, evaluate loss under the title policy, assess defenses for the insured and/or the company, determine need to retain outside counsel, develop and carry out a plan to address the claim and manage the claim and/or litigation through to final resolution - Negotiate settlements and resolutions with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties - Appear as company representative in court proceedings, mediations, settlement conferences and trials - Manage claim budget, review and approve outside counsel invoices and other expenses and determine settlement and expense reserves - Direct outside counsel on litigation strategy through the course of claim administration and litigation - Identify and pursue sources for recovery

- 12+ years of experience with emphasis on real estate matters (title/ownership of real property, liens/easements/encumbrances, escrow, etc.) insurance coverage, including some litigation, mediation, and arbitration experience - Specific expertise with title insurance, escrow and lender matters highly desirable - Must possess excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and organizational skills - Law Degree required - Licensed and in good standing to practice law in any state of the United States - Ability to develop, evaluate and implement resolution strategies to fully conclude a claim - Experience handling claims and insurance coverage - Ability to work independently and to exhibit originality and ingenuity is required

This role is open to remote candidates across the U.S. However, employees who live within commuting distance of our Santa Ana and Seattle offices are expected to work in a hybrid capacity.