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GEICO · 1 day ago

Coverage Counsel

Chevy Chase, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$119K/yr - $236K/yr

3+ years exp

GEICO is a leading insurance company dedicated to providing quality coverage to millions of customers. They are seeking a Coverage Counsel to advise claims organizations on insurance coverage issues and manage coverage litigation related to personal auto and commercial insurance policies.

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Responsibilities

Advise the claims organization on coverage issues, including interpretation of policy language and application to specific claims

Manage and litigate coverage disputes, including declaratory judgment actions and appeals

Provide legal guidance on bad faith and extra-contractual allegations related to coverage matters

Conduct factual and legal research, draft coverage opinions, and develop in-house presentations on coverage topics

Review documents and provide recommendations to Legal Department management

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Coverage litigation experienceInsurance policy interpretationTrial experienceLegal research skillsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

3–7 years of substantive experience in coverage litigation, including direct involvement in coverage disputes, declaratory judgment actions, and related insurance litigation

Proven track record of managing complex coverage matters, including bad faith and extra-contractual claims

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex coverage concepts to claims professionals and non-lawyers

Experience conducting factual and legal research, drafting coverage opinions, and preparing litigation documents

Preferred

Trial and/or appellate experience in coverage litigation is highly preferred

Experience working as a Coverage Counsel or Coverage Attorney at an insurance company or law firm, preferably with experience in private passenger auto or commercial auto claims

Background in fleet and heavy trucking coverage and litigation helpful

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including claims, underwriting, and legal departments

Federal or State court clerkship experience

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.

Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.

Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.

Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

Company

GEICO

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GEICO, Government Employees Insurance Company, has been providing affordable auto insurance since 1936. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.

Founded in 1936

Chase, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees