In-House

Coraopolis, PA, United States

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Coraopolis, PA

Attorney

Min 4 yrs required

No

Salary Information:

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and disability benefits.

Experience Information:

Minimum four (4) years of work experience in either a title insurer, a law firm, or corporate legal department.
Experience in litigation management, insurance claims management, and/or real estate/title law is preferred.

Essent is currently seeking an Associate Claims Counsel to join our team in Radnor, PA or Coraopolis, PA. In this role, you will provide 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Claim analysis and investigation involving all manner of real estate law and reviews and interprets real property documents.
Counsels management regarding compliance with insurance laws and regulations, internal and external audits and examinations, 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.
Reviews and responds to regulatory complaints.
Stays updated on industry trends, products, technologies, best practices, standards of conduct, ethics, competitive landscape, and legal and regulatory changes.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

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.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with attention to detail.
Sound judgement with a high degree of integrity and discretion.
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.

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is a Bermuda-based holding company that offers private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products, and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors. We are focused on managing risk and dedicated to serving as a strong and fair counterparty. As a company, we bring strong private capital and a commitment to risk management to the mortgage insurance industry.

We are currently looking for an Associate Claims Counsel to join our team in either Radnor, PA or Coraopolis, PA. In this role, you will provide 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Claim analysis and investigation involving all manner of real estate law and reviews and interprets real property documents.
Counsels management regarding compliance with insurance laws and regulations, internal and external audits and examinations, 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.
Reviews and responds to regulatory complaints.
Stays updated on industry trends, products, technologies, best practices, standards of conduct, ethics, competitive landscape, and legal and regulatory changes.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

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.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with attention to detail.
Sound judgement with a high degree of integrity and discretion.
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.

Salary Information:

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and disability benefits.

Experience Information:

Minimum four (4) years of work experience in either a title insurer, a law firm, or corporate legal department.
Experience in litigation management, insurance claims management, and/or real estate/title law is preferred.

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is currently seeking an Associate Claims Counsel to join our team in either Radnor, PA or Coraopolis, PA. In this role, you will provide general legal support for the subsidiary, with an emphasis on

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