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GEICO · 1 day ago

Claim Litigation Counsel - HYBRID

Chevy Chase, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $236K/yr

5+ years exp

GEICO is a leading insurance company that values innovation and customer service. They are seeking an experienced Claim Litigation Counsel to manage high-profile litigation matters and provide strategic legal advice to their claims department.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage and drive strategy for high-profile litigation matters, including bad faith and other complex litigation

Collaborate with and manage outside counsel

Advise internal stakeholders on litigation strategy, risk management, trial preparation, extra-contractual, and bad faith matters

Coordinate and actively participate in internal discovery activities in partnership with Operations, Tech, and legal management

Manage legal risks and resolve disputes

Facilitate the escalation of complex matters to internal stakeholders and referral to outside counsel while maintaining control over case management and expenses

Conduct research as needed to provide relevant advice

Proactively monitor legislation, regulations, and emerging trends in insurance, claims, and litigation procedure

Counsel and advise GEICO leadership on pending litigation and litigation trends

Qualification

Litigation managementTrial experienceInsurance coverageJuris Doctor (JD)Bad faith litigationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skillsInterpersonal skillsProject management

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

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

5 or more years of litigation management experience in a law firm, government, and/or in-house role

Experience managing high stakes, complex litigation

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

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

Ability to balance legal risk and business objectives

Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders

Trial and appellate experience

Preferred

Experience litigating bad faith matters, bodily injury matters, insurance coverage or working for an insurance company

Experience providing advice and counsel to an insurance claims organization

Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal

Trial and appellate 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