Claims Counsel - Bilingual

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What We DoClaims Counsel are responsible for managing all aspects of title insurance and escrow claims and claims against the company from initial investigation, coverage determination through final resolution.

Tired of those billable hour requirements? Not interested in business development and would rather focus on providing solutions to your cases? Want to be the decision maker rather than just an advisor?  Want better work-life balance?  Ready for a change with an in-house opportunity?

The Claims Counsel position with First American Title Insurance Company provides an excellent opportunity for counsel to manage their own caseload, 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. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of our offices in Tampa, FL with some in-office requirement or working fully remote in Puerto Rico with occasional travel.  Bilingual written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Claims Counsel are responsible for managing all aspects of title insurance and escrow claims and claims against the company from initial investigation, coverage determination through final resolution.

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
• 3 plus years of legal experience required. Experience in areas of title insurance, real estate or insurance coverage preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish required

Pay Range: $86,700 - $115,600 annually.

This hiring range is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the salary range of possible compensation at the time of the posting and is subject to change. The actual compensation offered will be determined by various factors which may include a candidate’s education, training, experience, and geographic location.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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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. Apply