Associate Claims Counsel

Old Republic Title is seeking an Associate Claims Counsel to evaluate, manage, and resolve title insurance claims nationwide. This role is ideal for entry-level attorneys looking to apply their legal training in a practical setting and gain hands-on experience managing complex matters.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of title insurance and real estate closing transactions

Benefits

• 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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