Overview
This role offers an opportunity for an experienced attorney to serve as Senior Claims Counsel, managing complex title insurance and escrow claims. The position involves independent decision-making, legal analysis, negotiation, and oversight of outside counsel in a collaborative in-house environment.
Responsibilities
- Investigate claims to determine coverage and evaluate losses under title policies
- Assess defenses for insured parties and the company
- Decide when to retain outside counsel and manage claims through to resolution
- Negotiate settlements with claimants, opposing counsel, and third parties
- Represent the organization in court proceedings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials
- Manage claim budgets, review and approve outside counsel invoices and expenses
- Direct litigation strategy with outside counsel during claim administration
- Identify and pursue recovery sources
Requirements
- Minimum 12 years of legal experience with emphasis on real estate matters including title, ownership of real property, liens, easements, encumbrances, and escrow
- Experience with insurance coverage, including litigation, mediation, and arbitration
- Specific expertise in title insurance, escrow, and lender matters is highly desirable
- Juris Doctor (Law Degree) required
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in any U.S. state
- Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Ability to develop, evaluate, and implement resolution strategies to conclude claims
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate originality and ingenuity
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $129,300 to $172,300 annually
- Pay is based on factors including knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan (eligibility applies)
Location
- Candidates working from unincorporated areas within Los Angeles County are subject to specific employment considerations related to criminal history reviews in compliance with applicable laws
The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, consistent with state and local laws.