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OverviewWho We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.What We DoThe Senior Claims Counsel position with First American Title Insurance Company provides an excellent opportunity for counsel to engage in complex legal analysis, craft creative solutions to difficult problems, 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.Senior 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. The Senior Claims Counsel role offers a dynamic in-house opportunity for an experienced attorney seeking meaningful, complex work. This position requires someone who demonstrates strong initiative, exercises sound judgment, makes informed independent decisions, and thrives in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate brings excellent analytical and legal skills, along with experience navigating complex legal matters.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 resolutionNegotiate settlements and resolutions with claimant / opposing counsel / third partiesAppear as company representative in court proceedings, mediations, settlement conferences and trialsManage claim budget, review and approve outside counsel invoices and other expenses and determine settlement and expense reservesDirect outside counsel on litigation strategy through the course of claim administration and litigationIdentify and pursue sources for recoveryWhat You'll Bring:12+ years of experience with emphasis on real estate matters (title/ownership of real property, liens/easements/encumbrances, escrow, etc.) insurance coverage, including some litigation, mediation, and arbitration experienceSpecific expertise with title insurance, escrow and lender matters highly desirableMust possess excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and organizational skillsLaw Degree requiredLicensed and in good standing to practice law in any state of the United StatesAbility to develop, evaluate and implement resolution strategies to fully conclude a claimExperience handling claims and insurance coverageAbility to work independently and to exhibit originality and ingenuity is requiredNote: This applies to candidates who may be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. First American will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. We may consider that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with material job duties such as handling confidential information, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and meeting customer-imposed criminal history requirements.What We OfferBy 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.J-18808-Ljbffr