Law Group Counsel

Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.What We DoTired of those billable hour requirements? Want to focus more on the solutions to your cases rather than business development. Want a better work-life balance? It may be time for a change with an in-house opportunity.

The First American Law Group, a division of First American Title Insurance Company, provides an excellent opportunity for counsel to manage their own caseload in a collegial environment with an opportunity for long-term growth and advancement.
Law Group Counsel are responsible for litigating matters arising from title insurance claims, escrow disputes, and claims against the company.

What You'll Do

• Manage litigation arising under title insurance policies and escrow disputes
• Manage a caseload from initial investigation to final appeal, including preparing and filing pleadings and motions, conducting discovery, and attending hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Represent insured owners and lenders in resolving title insurance claims arising from defective or fraudulent conveyances and mortgages, priority disputes, boundary disputes, legal access, competing chains of title, and encroachments.

What You'll Bring

• Law degree required, member of the Florida Bar.
• Minimum 5+ year’s professional litigation experience with emphasis on real estate matters, including experience with trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations.  Specific expertise with title insurance defense and escrow litigation highly desirable.
• Strong critical thinking, decision making skills and analytical skills.
• Excellent communications, negotiation, and organizational skills.

The Law Group Counsel position provides an excellent and stimulating in-house opportunity for the right candidate.  We are looking for an attorney who shows initiative, has sound judgment, can make independent decisions, is a team player, and has excellent analytic and litigation skills. The candidate does not need to have title litigation experience, although such experience and/or real property litigation experience is preferred. If you are a hard worker, excellent litigator, and looking to grow with a company named to the FORTUNE 100's 2024 Best Companies to Work For®, you are encouraged to apply

This is a Hybrid role.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.