About this role
Role Overview
- Manages subordinates in all activities relating to the defense of lawsuits and 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 take disciplinary action or terminate the employment of associates as appropriate.
- Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
- Renders opinions on liability, damage, and value as requested by the Claims Department.
- Trains and supervises less experienced attorneys.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED.
- Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable.
- Must have a 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.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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 US for up to four weeks per year.