Claims Counsel

Job Description:

Are you a skilled legal professional looking for a dynamic and rewarding career in the title insurance industry? Old Republic Title is seeking a Claims Counsel to evaluate, manage, and resolve title insurance claims nationwide. If you have strong analytical abilities, sound legal judgment, and enjoy solving complex issues in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with 3-5 years of legal experience who are looking to build expertise in title insurance, real estate, and claims management while working for a stable and respected industry leader. Whether your background includes real estate, litigation, insurance defense, property law, or another area of practice, this role offers the opportunity to apply your legal skills in a business-focused environment with meaningful responsibility and long-term career growth.

This is a hybrid position (3 days in office) based out of our Tampa, FL office.

What You'll Do

As Claims Counsel, you will oversee title insurance claims from initial notice through final resolution while serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, insureds, agents, and outside counsel.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and resolve title insurance claims across multiple states and jurisdictions.
• Investigate claims and evaluate coverage under title insurance policies.
• Analyze legal, factual, and underwriting issues to determine liability and exposure.
• Communicate coverage positions and claim status updates to insureds, agents, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
• Resolve title defects through negotiation, curative action, settlement, litigation management, or other appropriate means.
• Direct and manage outside counsel, including litigation strategy, budgets, and case development.
• Evaluate agent liability and pursue recovery opportunities when appropriate.
• Negotiate settlements and obtain necessary approvals in accordance with company guidelines.
• Review and monitor claim-related expenses and litigation costs.
• Provide practical legal guidance and risk analysis to support business objectives.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Take ownership of claims from inception through resolution while ensuring a high level of customer service and professional responsiveness.

Skills and Experience Required to Be Successful

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active license to practice law
• 3-5 years of legal experience required
• Experience in real estate, title insurance, property law, litigation, insurance defense, claims, or related practice areas preferred
• Knowledge of title insurance and real estate closing transactions is preferred; however, candidates with strong legal research, analytical, negotiation, and writing skills and an interest in real estate/title law will also be considered
• Aptitude for reviewing, processing, and organizing large volumes of documentation and written communications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical resolutions for covered claims
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make well-reasoned legal and business decisions

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Benefits may include:

• 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

Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer