GEICO
GEICO is seeking a Claims Legal Counsel to join its Enterprise Litigation and Investigations Division. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of substantive experience in a law firm or in‑house legal department, including experience managing or litigating bad faith or extra‑contractual allegations.
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.
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.
Annual Salary $135,300.00 - $260,350.00
Geico Pledge At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.
Great Company We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind.
Great Careers We simply provide the opportunity for you to learn and grow with supportive leaders at all levels.
Great Culture We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action, and a winning mindset.
Great Rewards
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 U.S. for up to four weeks per year.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industries Insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity 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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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.
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.
Annual Salary $135,300.00 - $260,350.00
Geico Pledge At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.
Great Company We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind.
Great Careers We simply provide the opportunity for you to learn and grow with supportive leaders at all levels.
Great Culture We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action, and a winning mindset.
Great Rewards
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 U.S. for up to four weeks per year.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industries Insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity 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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