Title Insurance Claims Counsel

First American

Claims Counsel at First American resolving title claims and evaluating coverage liabilities. Managing litigation, negotiating settlements, and collaborating with internal teams in a hybrid role.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $97,700 - $130,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

claims evaluationloss determinationdefense coverage liabilitysettlement negotiationlitigation managementinvoice reviewcost approvalinsurance claims resolutiontitle insurancetitle underwriting

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationorganizational

Certifications

licensed to practice lawlaw degree