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.

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

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You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.