GEICO
Legal Counsel - First Party Medical Coverage and Litigation
GEICO, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
GEICO's Legal Department is seeking an experienced litigator to join its in-house Enterprise Litigation and Investigations department as
Legal Counsel - First Party Medical Coverage and Litigation . This role counsels on First Party Medical litigation, trial preparation and insurance coverage matters. The candidate will partner closely with the First Party Medical, Personal Injury Protection and claims teams, providing practical advice within a collaborative legal department. Base pay range
$135,300.00/yr - $235,750.00/yr Hybrid/work arrangement
Hybrid schedule: 3 days a week onsite. Primary Responsibilities
Manage and drive strategy for first-party medical litigation. Collaborate with and manage outside counsel. Advise internal stakeholders on first party medical 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. Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 7 or more years of litigation management experience at a law firm, government, and/or in-house role. Experience managing high-stakes, complex litigation for PIP or First Party Medical claims. Experience advising clients on first-party medical litigation and law. 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 Qualifications
Experience litigating insurance claims, insurance coverage or working for an insurance company. Experience counselling an insurance claims organization. Experience handling and litigating complex insurance claims. Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal. Trial and appellate experience. Additional information
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. GEICO will not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position. The GEICO Pledge highlights Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. GEICO is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the interview process and employment, as required by law. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries Insurance
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GEICO's Legal Department is seeking an experienced litigator to join its in-house Enterprise Litigation and Investigations department as
Legal Counsel - First Party Medical Coverage and Litigation . This role counsels on First Party Medical litigation, trial preparation and insurance coverage matters. The candidate will partner closely with the First Party Medical, Personal Injury Protection and claims teams, providing practical advice within a collaborative legal department. Base pay range
$135,300.00/yr - $235,750.00/yr Hybrid/work arrangement
Hybrid schedule: 3 days a week onsite. Primary Responsibilities
Manage and drive strategy for first-party medical litigation. Collaborate with and manage outside counsel. Advise internal stakeholders on first party medical 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. Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 7 or more years of litigation management experience at a law firm, government, and/or in-house role. Experience managing high-stakes, complex litigation for PIP or First Party Medical claims. Experience advising clients on first-party medical litigation and law. 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 Qualifications
Experience litigating insurance claims, insurance coverage or working for an insurance company. Experience counselling an insurance claims organization. Experience handling and litigating complex insurance claims. Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal. Trial and appellate experience. Additional information
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. GEICO will not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position. The GEICO Pledge highlights Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. GEICO is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the interview process and employment, as required by law. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries Insurance
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