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Claims Legal Counsel
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GEICO .
Base pay range \$135,300.00/yr - \$260,350.00/yr
GEICO is seeking a Claims Legal Counsel to join its Enterprise Litigation and Investigations Division.
Ideally, the Claims Legal Counsel will have experience advising claims organizations in insurance coverage and claims‑related litigation arising from personal auto insurance policies.
The role will identify, develop, and maintain the Company’s position on claims‑related litigation, bad‑faith claims, and extra‑contractual matters.
The Claims Legal Counsel will be expected to provide legal services and advice regarding personal auto insurance claims of heightened complexity, complex extracontractual matters, bad faith, and other major litigation, and to manage large‑scale projects.
The position may involve other duties, as assigned.
The role partners closely with other business teams while forming part of a collaborative legal department valued for its practical advice.
Hybrid In‑Office Work Schedule – 3 days per week in office required.
This job is available from the Chevy Chase, MD; New York, NY; or Cleveland, OH offices.
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 the key legal issues germane 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 working as a Claims Counsel or Claims Attorney at an insurance company.
Experience handling bad faith or extra‑contractual litigation against an insurance company.
Preferred Qualifications
A background in insurance coverage and litigation.
Experience working with cross‑functional teams, both legal and non‑legal.
Federal or State court clerkship.
The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.
GEICO offers a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities, and a culture of innovation, inclusion, and performance excellence.
GEICO’s equal employment opportunity policy 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.
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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Claims Legal Counsel
role at
GEICO .
Base pay range \$135,300.00/yr - \$260,350.00/yr
GEICO is seeking a Claims Legal Counsel to join its Enterprise Litigation and Investigations Division.
Ideally, the Claims Legal Counsel will have experience advising claims organizations in insurance coverage and claims‑related litigation arising from personal auto insurance policies.
The role will identify, develop, and maintain the Company’s position on claims‑related litigation, bad‑faith claims, and extra‑contractual matters.
The Claims Legal Counsel will be expected to provide legal services and advice regarding personal auto insurance claims of heightened complexity, complex extracontractual matters, bad faith, and other major litigation, and to manage large‑scale projects.
The position may involve other duties, as assigned.
The role partners closely with other business teams while forming part of a collaborative legal department valued for its practical advice.
Hybrid In‑Office Work Schedule – 3 days per week in office required.
This job is available from the Chevy Chase, MD; New York, NY; or Cleveland, OH offices.
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 the key legal issues germane 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 working as a Claims Counsel or Claims Attorney at an insurance company.
Experience handling bad faith or extra‑contractual litigation against an insurance company.
Preferred Qualifications
A background in insurance coverage and litigation.
Experience working with cross‑functional teams, both legal and non‑legal.
Federal or State court clerkship.
The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.
GEICO offers a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities, and a culture of innovation, inclusion, and performance excellence.
GEICO’s equal employment opportunity policy 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.
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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