First American · 3 days ago
Litigation Counsel- Quiet Title Litigation
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expFirst American is a company that prioritizes its people and has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®. The Litigation Counsel will represent insured owners and lenders in resolving real estate title issues, manage their own caseload, and work in a collegial environment focused on resolution.
Financial ServicesInsuranceProperty InsuranceReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Represent insured owners and lenders in resolving a wide range of real estate title issues, including defective or fraudulent deeds and mortgages, lien priority disputes, boundary disputes, lack of legal access, missing interests, competing chains of title, and encroachments
Manage an assigned caseload from the initial investigation to a final litigated resolution, including examining title, developing resolution and litigation strategies, drafting and obtaining curative documents, negotiating pre-suit settlements, and prosecuting or defending litigation through trial and appeal
Qualification
Required
A seasoned litigator with a minimum of 5 years of real estate litigation experience, including depositions, mediations, trials, and appeals
Ability to think outside the box and find creative resolutions
Strong critical thinking, decision making, and analytical skills
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
Juris Doctor Degree
Member of the New York State Bar; and admission to the New Jersey State Bar a plus
Preferred
Experience with title insurance defense and the tripartite relationship
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
First American
First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$450M2024-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2010-06-01IPO
Leadership Team
Kenneth D. DeGiorgio
Chief Executive Officer
Jody Mulkey
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-11-18
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