In-House Claims Counsel – Negotiation & Resolution

firstam; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American in Seattle is seeking a licensed attorney to lead claims evaluation and defense coverage decisions in title insurance matters. You will manage claims from investigation through resolution, while negotiating with claimants and counsel.

The role requires a Juris Doctor and 2–4 years of experience in title insurance, with strong communication and organizational skills. In-house opportunities offer balance and growth potential within a large, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in good standing.
• Law degree required.
• Typically 2–4 years of professional experience in title insurance / title underwriting and knowledge of insurance claims.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, determine loss and defense coverage liability and resolve claims.
• Establish settlement and expense reserves.
• Determine need to retain outside counsel.
• Manage claims and/or litigation through to final resolution.
• Negotiate with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties for resolution.
• Attend mediations and other required court appearances / processes.
• Review and approve invoices for costs and attorneys’ fees.
• Perform / assist initial evaluation for recovery.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

US Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

First American in Seattle is seeking a licensed attorney to lead claims evaluation and defense coverage decisions in title insurance matters. You will manage claims from investigation through resolution, while negotiating with claimants and counsel.

The role requires a Juris Doctor and 2–4 years of experience in title insurance, with strong communication and organizational skills. In-house opportunities offer balance and growth potential within a large, inclusive team.