Claims Counsel (Hybrid in WA)
Company websitefirstam.com (First American, opens in new tab)
Base salary $106,600 to $142,200
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Seattle, WA +1 more
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- LocationSeattle, WA +1 more
- WorkplaceHybrid
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (39 min ago) · observed since
All places named
- Seattle, WA
- Washington
About this job
Who We Are
Join 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 eleven 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 Do
Tired of those billable hour requirements? Not interested in business development and would rather focus on providing solutions to your cases? Want to be the decision maker rather than just an advisor? Want better work-life balance? Ready for a change with an in-house opportunity?
What You'll Do:
- Investigate, evaluate, determine loss and defense coverage liability and resolve claims
- Establish settlement and expense reserves
- Determine need to retain outside counsel
- Manage claims and/or litigation through to final resolution
- Negotiate with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties for resolution
- Attend mediations and other required court appearances / processes
- Review and approve invoices for costs and attorneys’ fees
- Perform / assist initial evaluation for recovery
What You'll Bring:
- Licensed to practice law in good standing
- Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills
- Law Degree required
- Admitted to practice law in US
- Typically has 2- 4 years professional experience in title insurance / title underwriting and knowledge on insurance claims and resolution
What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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.Source: First American on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($106,600) is above 7% of the 69 Legal roles in Washington listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $153,900; the middle half runs from $123,200 to $164,652.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingClaims Counsel (Hybrid in WA)$106,600 to $142,200
Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid/ Remote Possible)$106,600 to $142,200
Senior Trust Officer (On-site)$102,200 to $136,200
Senior Financial Application Architect - JAX$102,175 to $136,200
Program Manager - AI Governance (Remote)$112,400 to $149,800
Product Owner (Remote in CA)$112,400 to $149,800
Associate Operations Counsel (Remote Opportunity)$112,400 to $149,800
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Claims Counsel (Hybrid in WA) (this listing) | $106,600 - $142,200 |
| Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid/ Remote Possible) | $106,600 - $142,200 |
| Senior Trust Officer (On-site) | $102,200 - $136,200 |
| Senior Financial Application Architect - JAX | $102,175 - $136,200 |
| Program Manager - AI Governance (Remote) | $112,400 - $149,800 |
| Product Owner (Remote in CA) | $112,400 - $149,800 |
| Associate Operations Counsel (Remote Opportunity) | $112,400 - $149,800 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-21
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: USA, Washington, Seattle
Pay Range: $106,600.00 - $142,200.00 Annually
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- Employer text, read with fixed rules and re-verified
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.