Associate Claims Counsel

Old Republic Title

. Process and manage title claims from states on a national level.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process and manage title claims from states on a national level.
Claims management includes investigating and determining coverage, correspondence with insured as to coverage and status: statutory compliance resolving title defects, directing defenses with outside counsel, negotiating settlements mitigating losses for the company, determining agent liability, and pursuing/preserving recovery.
Review and track expenditures related to claims.
Negotiate claim settlements and obtain approval where necessary.
Own a customer’s issue from initial contact to resolution or transition the issue to the appropriate person.
Ensure company policies and financial controls are understood and uniformly followed and administered and ensure work activities are carried out in compliance with federal, state and local laws.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of title insurance and real estate closing transactions is preferred; however, strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills with an interest in real estate/title law will also be considered.
Aptitude for processing and organizing large volume of documentation and written communications.
Written and verbal communications are clear, grammatically correct and business appropriate.
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects.
Problem solving ability to effectuate solution for covered claims.
Juris Doctor.
Licensed to practice law. If not licensed by the state bar at employee’s office location, they must be permitted to act as corporate counsel in that state.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
Fertility and Family Building Benefits
Paid Disability benefits
Paid time off programs
11 Company paid holidays per year
Flexible spending account
Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets

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Hard Skills & Tools

claims managementlegal researchanalytical skillswriting skillsnegotiationproblem solvingdocumentation processingstatutory compliancetitle insurancereal estate closing transactions

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsprioritizationcommunication skillscustomer serviceissue resolutionmulti-tasking

Certifications

Juris Doctorlicensed to practice law