In-House Title Insurance Claims Counsel

First American; Berwyn (PA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First American seeks a licensed attorney to join its in-house claims team in Berwyn, PA. You will investigate, evaluate, and determine loss and defense coverage liability, and resolve claims while coordinating with inside teams and outside counsel.

You will establish settlement reserves, negotiate with claimants and counsel, attend mediations and court appearances, review invoices, and provide initial evaluations for recovery.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in good standing.
• Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.
• Typically has 2–4 years professional experience in title insurance / title underwriting and knowledge on insurance claims and resolution.

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

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

First American seeks a licensed attorney to join its in-house claims team in Berwyn, PA. You will investigate, evaluate, and determine loss and defense coverage liability, and resolve claims while coordinating with inside teams and outside counsel.

You will establish settlement reserves, negotiate with claimants and counsel, attend mediations and court appearances, review invoices, and provide initial evaluations for recovery.