What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-House Counsel position at Fidelity National Title Group?
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF), a Fortune 500 company, is the United States' largest provider of commercial and residential mortgage and diversified services.
Responsibilities of the Claims Counsel role includes:
* Investigating the facts and issues of a claim, including but not limited to communicating with title officers, escrow officers, lenders, claimants, and other counsel
* Determining whether coverage exists and evaluating loss under the title policy
* Developing and carrying out a plan to resolve the claim
* Negotiate settlements and resolutions with claimants, opposing counsels, and third parties
*Directing outside counsel on litigation strategy through the course of claim administration and litigation
*Appear as company representative in court proceedings, mediations, and settlement conferences
*Managing the claim budget, review and approve outside counsel invoices and other expenses, and determine settlement and expense reserves
*Identify and pursue sources for recovery
Job Requirements
*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 States (will accept applicants who have taken the bar but have not yet received the results).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Omaha, NE 68164: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Bar (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $82,000 - $-1