Senior Claims Counsel – Title Insurance (Remote) at First American

This role is designed for a seasoned attorney with over 12 years of experience, specifically within real estate, title insurance, or escrow law. It is an ideal

Work type: onsite

Salary: $129,300 – $172,300/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

This role is designed for a seasoned attorney with over 12 years of experience, specifically within real estate, title insurance, or escrow law. It is an ideal transition for litigation or firm lawyers who want to move in-house, trade billable hours for a better work-life balance, and shift from being a legal advisor to a primary decision-maker on complex claims. The position offers a strong compensation package with a base pay up to $172,300, plus a comprehensive benefits suite including an employee stock purchase plan and 401k. While the office location is listed in Berwyn, PA, the listing indicates "Remote" and "Home-based" options across several Northeastern states (NJ, DE, CT, MA, MD, NY) and IL, providing significant geographic flexibility. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have 12+ years of legal experience focusing on real property ownership, liens, and easements. * Are tired of billable hour requirements and business development stress. * Enjoy directing outside counsel and managing the strategy for complex litigation and settlements. * Are licensed and in good standing to practice law in any U.S. state.

Job Description

# Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

# What We Do

Tired of those billable hour requirements? Not interested in business development and would rather focus on providing solutions to your cases? Want to be the decision maker rather than just an advisor? Want better work-life balance? Ready for a change with an in-house opportunity?

The Senior Claims Counsel position with First American Title Insurance Company provides an excellent opportunity for counsel to engage in complex legal analysis, craft creative solutions to difficult problems, manage their own caseload, oversee outside litigation counsel, and engage in high-level problem solving, negotiation and legal analysis in a stimulating and collegial environment with an opportunity for long-term growth and advancement.

Senior Claims Counsel are responsible for managing all aspects of title insurance and escrow claims and claims against the company from initial investigation, coverage determination through final resolution.

The Senior Claims Counsel role offers a dynamic in-house opportunity for an experienced attorney seeking meaningful, complex work. This position requires someone who demonstrates strong initiative, exercises sound judgment, makes informed independent decisions, and thrives in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate brings excellent analytical and legal skills, along with experience navigating complex legal matters.

What You'll Do:

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

What You'll Bring:

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

Pay Range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 Annually

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.

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