Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Santa Ana, CA

In-House

Santa Ana, CA

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Santa Ana, CA

Attorney

Min 12 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Claims Counsel – Title Insurance

Job Responsibilities:
- Investigate the facts and issues related to title insurance and escrow claims against the company, determining coverage and evaluating losses under the title policy.
- Assess defenses for both the insured and the company, deciding on the necessity to retain outside counsel.
- Develop and implement a plan to address claims, managing the process through to final resolution.
- Negotiate settlements and resolutions with claimants, opposing counsel, and third parties.
- Manage claim budgets, review and approve invoices from outside counsel, and determine settlement and expense reserves.
- Direct outside counsel on litigation strategy throughout the course of claim administration and litigation.
- Represent the company in court proceedings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
- Identify and evaluate sources for recovery.

Education and Experience Information:
- Law Degree required.
- Must be admitted to practice law in the United States.
- Typically requires 12 years of professional experience in title insurance coverage, real estate, and litigation.
- Must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in any state of the United States.

Salary Information:
- The pay range for this role is $126, - $168,.
- This hiring range is an estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.
- Pay is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

Additional Information:
- This is a hybrid role based in Santa Ana, CA or Seattle, WA.
- The role is full-time, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan, among other benefits.
- First American is committed to a People First Culture, valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is an equal opportunity employer.
- The company supports individuality and encourages employees to bring their unique selves to work.
- First American will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. A review of an applicant’s criminal history may be conducted in connection with a conditional offer of employment.