Claims Counsel (Remote)

Ardán, Inc., A Community of Companies; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Dental & Vision

Flexible spending accounts

401K match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Wellness resources

Job summary

Ardán, Inc., A Community of Companies seeks a Claims Counsel to handle title insurance and related claims. The role requires clear written and verbal communication, meticulous organization, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

You will investigate coverage, manage outside counsel, negotiate resolutions, and participate in mediations and court appearances. Strong knowledge of property and insurance law is preferred.

Qualifications

• Self-starter, detail-oriented and organized with strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced team environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Licensed and in good standing (any jurisdiction acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate and determine coverage and possible claim resolutions.
• Determine need to retain outside counsel; manage claims and/or litigation to final resolution.
• Negotiate with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties for resolution.
• Participate in mediations and other required court appearances.
• Review and approve invoices for costs and attorneys' fees.
• Perform and assist in initial evaluation for recovery.
• Maintain documentation of claim file activity.
• Evaluate and respond to clearance / curative demands.
• Other activities/projects as assigned.

Skills

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Claims Counsel will handle title insurance and related claims. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be detail oriented, organized, and flexible in regards to assigned work. This is a full-time position working in a fast paced department, where deadlines are critical.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Investigate, evaluate and determine coverage and possible claim resolutions.
• Determine need to retain outside counsel; manage claims and/or litigation to final resolution.
• Negotiate with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties for resolution.
• Participate in mediations and other required court appearances.
• Review and approve invoices for costs and attorneys' fees.
• Perform and assist in initial evaluation for recovery.
• Maintain documentation of claim file activity.
• Evaluate and respond to clearance / curative demands.
• Other activities/projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented with strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced team oriented environment.
• Possess consistent attention to detail and be committed to accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Outlook, & Excel.
• Licensed and in good standing (any jurisdiction is acceptable).

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 - 5 years experience in title insurance or related field or litigation experience is preferred. Recent law grads will be considered.
• Basic knowledge of real property and insurance law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer some great perks:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Wellness resources.