Senior Claims Counsel – Title Insurance Leader

Alliant National Title Insurance Company; Jacksonville (FL); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alliant National Title Insurance Company seeks an Attorney to investigate and resolve title insurance claims and support the Claims Management team with managerial tasks. The role involves examining titles, formulating strategies for complex issues, and directing litigation with outside counsel as needed.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctorate, state bar admission, and at least five years in title insurance claims or real estate law.

Formación

• Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum five years’ experience with title insurance claims administration or real estate law.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct appropriate investigation of claims filed with the company.
• Examine title and develop strategy for resolution of claim, with a focus on the legal analysis of complex legal issues.
• Determine need to retain defense counsel to defend the company or its insured in litigation and engage outside counsel with required approvals.
• Direct and supervise litigation.
• Evaluate liability and establish settlement and expense reserves.
• Negotiate with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties for resolution.
• Attend mediations and other required court appearances / processes.
• Resolve non-litigation claims through investigation, corrective documents, negotiation, or payment.
• Draft agreements and corrective documents.
• Review and approve invoices for costs and attorneys’ fees.
• Evaluate recovery options and seek recoupment as appropriate.
• Draft educational and training materials for seminars and present at seminars.
• Assist Claims Management with assignment of notices, training of staff, drafting claim templates.
• If also an officer of the Company, execute on behalf of the Company documents such as Settlement Agreements, Policy Endorsements.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including agency, underwriting, compliance, senior management, regulators, and business partners.
• Advise on appropriate and jurisdictionally applicable claims handling practices.

Conocimientos

Title insurance claims experience

Real estate law experience

Legal analysis

Educación

Juris Doctorate Degree

Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state

Descripción del empleo

Alliant National Title Insurance Company seeks an Attorney to investigate and resolve title insurance claims and support the Claims Management team with managerial tasks. The role involves examining titles, formulating strategies for complex issues, and directing litigation with outside counsel as needed.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctorate, state bar admission, and at least five years in title insurance claims or real estate law.