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Assocaite Claims Counsel
Radnor, PA Salary: Negotiable # Associate Claims Counsel ## Job Title Assocaite Claims Counsel ## Requisition ID 27715973 ## Location Radnor, PA 19087 ## Description **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is a private mortgage insurer focused on managing risk and dedicated to serving as a strong and fair counterparty. As a company, they bring strong private capital and a commitment to risk management to the mortgage insurance industry. They are looking for an Associate Claims Counsel to join their team in Radnor, PA. This individual contributor position works under limited supervision and provides general legal support for the subsidiary, with an emphasis on title insurance claims investigation and administration, management of claims budgets and reserves, management and oversight of claims litigation, identification and pursuit of salvage opportunities, and negotiation with insureds, opposing counsel, and third parties. ## Responsibilities - Claim analysis (e.g., claim intake and investigation, determination, reserving, and retention and management of outside counsel and other vendors) involving all manner of real estate law (e.g., title litigation, mechanics’ lien and other subcontractor issues, disputes between lenders and borrowers and among neighboring landowners, etc.) and reviews and interprets real property documents (e.g., leases, deeds, easements, etc.). - Counsels management regarding compliance with insurance laws and regulations, internal and external audits and examinations, developments in guidelines from the National Association of Insurance. Commissioners (NAIC), and issues with risk management and market conduct. - Provides support and advice to all stakeholders regarding property management and day-to-day operational issues. - Develops, negotiates, and maintains vendor relationships and monitors performance against service level agreements; resolves or escalates highly complex issues as they arise. - Reviews and responds to regulatory complaints. - Remains abreast of industry trends, products, technologies, best practices, standards of conduct, ethics, competitive landscape, and legal and regulatory changes to recommend updates to strategic and operational plans for leadership decision-making. - Perform other duties as assigned by management. ## Minimum Requirements - JD - Juris Doctor. - Minimum four (4) years’ work experience in either a title insurer, a law firm or corporate legal department. - Interest in title insurance, real estate, and insurance law. - Experience in litigation management, insurance claims management, and/or real estate/title law is preferred. - Requires admission to state bar in the state where practicing. - Requires experience with legal research methods, rules of evidence, and the conduct of court proceedings. - Interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills. - Research and analytical skills. - Organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with attention to detail. - Sound judgement with a high degree of integrity and discretion. - Requires proficiency in MS Office Suite. - Bar License - single state. - Proficient with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. - Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines. - Advanced knowledge of contract drafting and negotiations. - Ability to form and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues, vendors, and management. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ## Benefits **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and disability benefits. They work to maintain a positive environment for their employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. Salary: Negotiable |
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