Associate Claims Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a specialty insurance company based in Delaware County, is looking to add an Associate Claims Counsel to their team.

The Associate Claims Counsel 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 (claim intake and investigation, determination, reserving, and retention and management of outside counsel and other vendors) involving all manner of real estate law (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 (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.
  

Qualifications

• JD degree.

• Requires PA Bar admission.
• Minimum two years’ work experience in either a title insurer, a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Interest in title insurance, real estate, and insurance law.
• Advanced knowledge of contract drafting and negotiations.
• Experience in litigation management, insurance claims management, and/or real estate/title law is preferred.
• 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to form and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues, vendors, and management.

Juno is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. It’s expected that all employees are aware of this policy and that they create an environment that’s sensitive and respectful to all individuals.