Claims Counsel

Job Description:

The person selected for this role will have the opportunity to work with an engaging, collaborative group of problem solvers resolving challenging legal and interpersonal matters in real property transfers. The successful candidate, an attorney in good standing, will have 2-5 years of real estate transfer experience, creative problem-solving skills and excellent written and oral communication abilities.

This is a hybrid-office position. Two days per week in ANY COMPANY OFFICE LOCATION in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada or Arizona.

Essential Functions:

• Administer title insurance claims by investigating, evaluating, and determining loss and defense coverage obligations of title insurer.

• Establish settlement and expense reserves as necessary.

• Administer/manage claims and/or litigation to final resolution.

• Negotiate with claimant/opposing counsel/third parties for resolution.

• Attend mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings, including but not limited to trial, hearings and settlement conferences.

• Retain and oversee outside counsel as necessary.

• Review and approve invoices for retained counsel.

• Advise senior management and operations as to best practices.

Job Requirements:

• 2-5 years of work experience in title insurance, escrow settlement services or other real estate related field preferred.

• Law Degree from US accredited law school required.

• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in one (or more) of the following states: California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, or Arizona.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated work history of problem solving, collaboration, and ability to work under broad supervision.

• Knowledge of title insurance, escrow settlement services or real estate preferred.

The estimated pay range stated represents the typical pay range for this position or similarly employed employees or employees performing substantially similar work. Factors which may be used to determine the actual pay rate may include, but are not limited to, education, training or experience; seniority; merit and work performance; quantity or quality of production; regional differences in compensation; differences in local minimum wages, or ability and effort.

Pay Range for the position is $100,000.00 to $145,000.00.

Old Republic complies with all federal, state and local laws including minimum wage requirements. In the event a minimum hourly rate stated is lower than the minimum wage required by law, Old Republic will always pay an amount equal to or greater than the minimum wage required by law.

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We offer a competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including health, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; and retirement plans