About this role
Role Overview
- Manages subordinates in all activities relating to the defense of lawsuits against GEICO insureds in liability and property damage cases
- Interviews and/or approves job applicants for employment
- Conducts and/or reviews associate Performance Appraisals
- Initiates or approves salary adjustments, performance ratings, and other personnel changes
- Counsels associates and takes disciplinary action or terminates the employment of associates as appropriate
- May represent GEICO insureds in liability cases, UM/UIM, subrogation, and PD suits filed in courts
- Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
- Renders opinions on liability, damage, and value as requested by the Claims Department
- May prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Trains and supervises less experienced attorneys and monitors all applicable bar requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) requirements
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
- Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions
- Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury
- Management experience required, specifically managing a team of attorneys and support staff.
- Must be able to travel as required to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences
- Strong organization/priority setting and multi-tasking skills
- Must demonstrate successful performance in handling primary trial responsibility for cases of significant severity and complexity
Benefits
- 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match
- Performance and recognition-based incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Mental healthcare benefits
- Fertility and adoption assistance
- Workplace flexibility
- GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year