Insurance Coverage Attorney / Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Seattle, WA

In-House

Seattle, WA

Insurance Coverage Attorney / Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Seattle, WA

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate Claims Counsel

Job Responsibilities:

- Investigate the facts and issues related to claims to determine whether coverage exists under the title policy.
- Evaluate losses, assess defenses for the insured and/or the company, and determine the need to retain outside counsel.
- Develop and implement a plan to address claims and manage them through to final resolution.
- Negotiate settlements and resolutions with claimants, opposing counsel, and third parties.
- Represent the company in court proceedings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
- Manage claim budgets, review and approve outside counsel invoices and other expenses, and determine settlement and expense reserves.
- Direct outside counsel on litigation strategy throughout the course of claim administration and litigation.
- Identify and pursue sources for recovery.

Education and Experience Information:

- Law degree required.
- Must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in any state of the United States.
- 2+ years of experience with an emphasis in litigation or claims handling, with a preference for real estate.
- Experience handling claims and insurance coverage is preferred.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to develop, evaluate, and implement resolution strategies to fully conclude a claim.
- Ability to work independently and exhibit originality and ingenuity.
- Ideal candidates should have sound judgment, be able to make independent decisions, be team players, and have excellent analytic and legal skills.

Salary Information:

The pay range for this role is between $82, and $110,. This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

Additional Information:

The position offers an opportunity for long-term growth and advancement. Candidates must be self-motivated attorneys who show initiative and have the ability to work independently while thriving and learning their new role. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an authentic and inclusive workplace. A comprehensive benefits package is available, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed. The company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable laws. The company intends to review an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer and reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with material job duties.