Among the responsibilities of Senior Claims Counsel are the following:• 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 recoveryJob Qualifications• 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 StatesAbility to develop, evaluate and implement resolution strategies to fully conclude a claim. The Senior Claims Counsel position with First American Title Insurance Company provides an excellent opportunity for counsel to engage in complex legal analysis, craft creative solutions to difficult problems, manage their own caseload, oversee outside litigation counsel, and engage in high-level problem solving, negotiation and legal analysis in a stimulating and collegial environment with an opportunity for long-term growth and advancement.