Claims Counsel (Hybrid in WA)
Core
Investigate, evaluate, and resolve insurance claims by determining loss and defense coverage liability, establishing reserves, and managing litigation to final resolution.
Role type
In-house claims counsel (title insurance)
Builds
Resolved claims and litigation outcomes for title insurance cases
Domain
Insurance / Title Insurance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal analysis, negotiation, claim evaluation, reserve establishment, litigation management, outside counsel management, invoice review
Preferred skills
Experience in title underwriting, knowledge of insurance claims resolution
Technologies
Legal research tools, case management systems
Responsibilities
Investigate and evaluate claims to determine coverage liability; Establish settlement and expense reserves; Determine need to retain outside counsel; Manage claims and litigation through final resolution; Negotiate with claimants, opposing counsel, and third parties; Review and approve invoices for costs and attorneys' fees
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC