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 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 Do

Tired of those billable hour requirements? Not interested in business development and would rather focus on providing solutions to your cases? Want better work-life balance? Ready for a change with an in-house opportunity?

The Law Group Counsel position with 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, and claims against the company.

This role is hybrid onsite three days per week in Santa Ana, CA.

What You'll Do

Managing the strategy, handling and overseeing of an independent title insurance litigation case load
Prepare and file pleadings, discovery, and motions and attend court appearances and depositions
Resolution of title insurance and escrow related matters through the litigation process

What You'll Bring

Law Degree Required, member of the California Bar.
Minimum 5+ year’s professional litigation experience with emphasis on real estate matters, including experience in trial, depositions, mediation and arbitration. Specific expertise with title insurance, escrow and lender litigation highly desirable.
Strong critical thinking, decision making skills and analytical skills.
Excellent communications, negotiation and organizational skills.
Additional bar admission in Arizona, Nevada, Washington and/or Oregon preferred.

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.

Pay Range: $94,800- $152,900 Annually

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

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 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.