Associate Claims Counsel - Bilingual

Who We Are

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What We Do

Claims Counsel are attorneys who are responsible for investigating and handling claims to resolution. The Associate Claims Counsel reports to the Claims Center Director or the Regional Claims Mgr. if in a satellite office.

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 Associate 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. 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.

Essential Functions

• 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

Job Complexities

• Assignments are routine in nature and instructions are usually detailed. Has minimum latitude for un- reviewed action or decision. Acts in advisory capacity, making recommendations which may have an important bearing on the conduct of the organization’s business

Supervision Received or Extended

• Works under general supervision setting own priorities and objectives. Work reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall accuracy
• No responsibility for supervision of others

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills

Typical Education

• Law Degree required
• Admitted to practice law in US

Typical Range of Experience

• Typically has 2- 4 years professional experience in title insurance / title underwriting and knowledge on insurance claims and resolution
• Must be Bilingual in English/Spanish

License or Certification

• Licensed to practice law in good standing

This is a Hybrid role.

The pay range for this role is $75,400.00 - $100,500.00

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements 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.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

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.