GEICO
Commercial Claims Counsel at GEICO
Base pay range: $135,300.00 - $235,750.00 per year.
Job Description GEICO is seeking a Commercial Claims Counsel to join its Corporate Litigation and Investigations Division. The candidate will advise claims organizations on commercial insurance coverage and claims‑related litigation arising from commercial insurance policies, managing large‑scale projects, and partnering closely with business teams.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to the claims organization on claims of heightened complexity, bad faith, coverage, and extra‑contractual allegations against the Company.
Perform factual and legal research and analysis.
Review documents at the request of Legal Department management.
Develop and conduct in‑house presentations on research projects.
Basic Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
5-7 years of litigation management experience at a law firm, government, and/or in‑house role.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
Up‑to‑date understanding of key legal issues relevant to an organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non‑lawyers.
Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.
Trial and/or appellate experience.
Experience handling bad faith or extra‑contractual litigation against an insurance company.
Preferred Qualifications
A background in commercial insurance coverage and litigation.
Experience working as a Claims Counsel or Claims Attorney at an insurance company, preferably with expertise in Commercial Claims.
Experience working with cross‑functional teams, both legal and non‑legal.
Federal or State court clerkship.
Hybrid In‑Office Work Schedule 3 days per week in office required. Locations include Bethesda, MD; Cleveland, OH; New York, NY.
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards program tailored to you and your family.
Competitive compensation; 401(k) savings plan with a 6% match; performance and recognition‑based incentives; tuition assistance.
Access to mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance.
Workplace flexibility through GEICO Flex, allowing work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year.
Equal Employment Opportunity GEICO is an equal opportunity employer. The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
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Base pay range: $135,300.00 - $235,750.00 per year.
Job Description GEICO is seeking a Commercial Claims Counsel to join its Corporate Litigation and Investigations Division. The candidate will advise claims organizations on commercial insurance coverage and claims‑related litigation arising from commercial insurance policies, managing large‑scale projects, and partnering closely with business teams.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to the claims organization on claims of heightened complexity, bad faith, coverage, and extra‑contractual allegations against the Company.
Perform factual and legal research and analysis.
Review documents at the request of Legal Department management.
Develop and conduct in‑house presentations on research projects.
Basic Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
5-7 years of litigation management experience at a law firm, government, and/or in‑house role.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
Up‑to‑date understanding of key legal issues relevant to an organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non‑lawyers.
Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.
Trial and/or appellate experience.
Experience handling bad faith or extra‑contractual litigation against an insurance company.
Preferred Qualifications
A background in commercial insurance coverage and litigation.
Experience working as a Claims Counsel or Claims Attorney at an insurance company, preferably with expertise in Commercial Claims.
Experience working with cross‑functional teams, both legal and non‑legal.
Federal or State court clerkship.
Hybrid In‑Office Work Schedule 3 days per week in office required. Locations include Bethesda, MD; Cleveland, OH; New York, NY.
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards program tailored to you and your family.
Competitive compensation; 401(k) savings plan with a 6% match; performance and recognition‑based incentives; tuition assistance.
Access to mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance.
Workplace flexibility through GEICO Flex, allowing work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year.
Equal Employment Opportunity GEICO is an equal opportunity employer. The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
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