Jobs Companies First American Claims Counsel (Hybrid in WA)

About this Claims Counsel (Hybrid in WA) role at First American

First American · Onsite · USA, Washington, Seattle

Who We Are

Join 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 eleven 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 Do

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?


What You'll Do:

  • 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


What You'll Bring:

  • Licensed to practice law in good standing
  • Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills
  • Law Degree required
  • Admitted to practice law in US
  • Typically has 2- 4 years professional experience in title insurance / title underwriting and knowledge on insurance claims and resolution

Pay Range: $106,600.00 - $142,200.00 Annually

 

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.

 

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 is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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.
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How this Counsel salary compares

This role pays $124,400/yrbelow the typical range for Counsel roles.

$134,400 median $202,704 $280,060

Typical range $165,000–$242,000/yr, from 1,379 comparable Counsel listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Counsel salary insights →

About First American

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