Claims Counsel - Remote

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Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and resolving claims initiated under title insurance policies and products.

• Interprets internal/external business environment

• Retain, monitor, and manage outside counsel and legal representation of insured

• Negotiate settlements and claim resolutions with claimants, third parties and opposing counsel​

• Manages personal caseload including handling matters involving fraud, forgery, missed liens, access issues, easement disputes and more.

• Identify and posture resolved claims for recovery or salvage efforts​

• Performs specialized assignments; solves complex problems and develops non-traditional solutions through sophisticated analytical thinking ​

• Interprets internal/external business environment​

• Recommends best practices to improve processes or services​

• Impacts achievements of customer, operational, project or service objectives​

• Individual contributor working independently; may require guidance in highly complex situations​

• Occasional travel to and participation in mediations, settlement conferences, claim conferences, etc.

• Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred

• Juris Doctorate and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction required

Experience

• Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at careers@stewart.com.

Benefits

Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts.