Associate Claims Counsel (Hybrid in PA)

First American; Berwyn (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO / paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking an Associate Claims Counsel to manage a personal claims load, oversee outside litigation counsel, and engage in high-level problem solving in a collegial, results-driven environment.

In this role you will investigate claims, determine coverage, and negotiate resolutions. You will appear in court, manage budgets, and guide outside counsel on litigation strategy, with opportunities for long-term growth within a leading title insurance company.

Qualifications

• Law degree is required.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in any U.S. state.
• 2+ years of experience in litigation or claims handling, Real Estate preferred.
• Ability to work independently and to think creatively.
• Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the facts and issues of the claim and determine coverage.
• Negotiate settlements and resolutions with claimants and opposing counsel.
• Appear in court proceedings, mediations and settlement conferences.
• Manage claim budgets and outside counsel invoices.
• Direct outside counsel on litigation strategy.
• Identify and pursue sources for recovery.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Negotiation skills

Independent work

Legal analysis

Resolution strategies

Education

Law Degree

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 eleven 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 hours? Are you ready to join a diverse team of attorneys with full responsibility for your own title insurance claims? Do you want to be the decision maker rather than just an advisor? Are you seeking a change, or maybe you have just been waiting for the right in-house opportunity to become available? If you are an independent and self-motivated worker who appreciates the opportunity to engage in complex legal analysis and craft creative solutions to difficult problems in a supportive team-oriented environment, then the Associate Claims Counsel position with First American Title Insurance Company provides an excellent opportunity for you. Associate Claims Counsel manage their own claims load, 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.

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 and settlement conferences.
• 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:

• 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.
• 2+ years of experience with emphasis in litigation or claims handling, Real Estate preferred.
• Ability to work independently and to exhibit originality and ingenuity is required.
• Ability to develop, evaluate and implement resolution strategies to fully conclude a claim Experience handling claims and insurance coverage preferred.

Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $113,300.00 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.

What We Offer

By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. 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. Our people are the foundation of First American's success and that is the reason we put them first. This philosophy has cultivated a culture of happy employees who are highly engaged, passionate about their work and leave each day feeling they have made a difference.

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