Senior Claims Counsel – Title Insurance

First American

Senior Claims Counsel managing complex title insurance claims at First American. Engaging in legal analysis and overseeing litigation in a collaborative environment.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $172,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 resolution
Negotiate settlements and resolutions with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties
Appear as company representative in court proceedings, mediations, settlement conferences and trials
Manage claim budget, review and approve outside counsel invoices and other expenses and determine settlement and expense reserves
Direct outside counsel on litigation strategy through the course of claim administration and litigation
Identify and pursue sources for recovery

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 experience
Specific expertise with title insurance, escrow and lender matters highly desirable
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and organizational skills
Law Degree required
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in any state of the United States
Ability to develop, evaluate and implement resolution strategies to fully conclude a claim
Experience handling claims and insurance coverage
Ability to work independently and to exhibit originality and ingenuity is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

insurance coveragelitigationmediationarbitrationtitle insuranceescrowclaim administrationnegotiationresolution strategiesclaim management

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationnegotiation skillsorganizational skillsindependenceoriginalityingenuity

Certifications

Law DegreeLicensed to practice law