Litigation Counsel (HYBRID)

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join GEICO as a Hybrid Litigation Counsel | Competitive Salary and Benefits Available
H2: Manage Complex Litigation Matters as a Litigation Counsel at GEICO

Company Overview:
- GEICO is seeking an experienced lawyer for its Litigation Management department
- Join a collaborative legal department known for practical advice

Job Title: Litigation Counsel (HYBRID)
- Full-time, hybrid role with 2-3 days working onsite in Chevy Chase, MD or New York, NY
- Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department

Salary: $148, - $254, annual range (final salary based on multiple factors)

Responsibilities:
- Manage and drive strategy for high-profile litigation matters, including class actions and complex litigation
- Collaborate with and manage outside counsel
- Advise internal stakeholders on litigation strategy and risks
- Coordinate and participate in internal discovery activities
- Facilitate escalation of complex matters and referral to outside counsel
- Conduct research to provide relevant advice
- Proactively monitor legislation, regulations, and emerging trends in insurance, claims, privacy, employment law, and litigation procedure
- Counsel and advise GEICO leadership on pending litigation and trends

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in at least one . jurisdiction
- 5-7+ years of litigation management experience in a law firm, government, or in-house role
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
- Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing class actions
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal
- Trial and appellate experience

Benefits:
- Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training and Licensures
- Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service
- Coverage begins on date of hire, must enroll within 30 days for coverage to take effect

Equal Employment Opportunity:
- GEICO provides equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants
- Hiring and promotion based solely on qualifications
- Accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities unless undue hardship to company
- Maintains a productive and respectful work environment , and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:
- Manage and drive strategy for high-profile litigation matters
- Collaborate with and manage outside counsel
- Advise internal stakeholders on litigation strategy and risks
- Coordinate and participate in internal discovery activities
- Facilitate escalation of complex matters and referral to outside counsel
- Conduct research to provide relevant advice
- Proactively monitor legislation, regulations, and emerging trends in insurance, claims, privacy, employment law, and litigation procedure
- Counsel and advise GEICO leadership on pending litigation and trends

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in at least one . jurisdiction
- 5-7+ years of litigation management experience in a law firm, government, or in-house role
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
- Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing class actions
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal
- Trial and appellate experience

Join GEICO as a Hybrid Litigation Counsel and be a part of a collaborative legal department known for its practical advice. This full-time, hybrid role offers a competitive salary range of $148, - $254, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:
- Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training and Licensures
- Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service
- Coverage begins on date of hire, must enroll within 30 days for coverage to take effect

Location:
- Hybrid role with 2-3 days working onsite in Chevy Chase, MD or New York, NY

Salary:
- Final salary based on multiple factors including scope of role, experience, education, and market considerations

Equal Employment Opportunity:
- GEICO provides equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants
- Hiring and promotion based solely on qualifications
- Accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities unless undue hardship to company
- Maintains a productive and respectful work environment free from discrimination and harassment

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