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GEICO is seeking an experienced attorney to join its in-house Litigation Management team as Counsel within the Corporate Litigation and Investigations Division. This position advises the claims organization on litigation arising from auto insurance policies, with a particular focus on bad faith, extra-contractual exposure, and broader litigation management matters.

The Counsel will work closely with cross-functional business partners and be part of a collaborative legal department recognized for delivering practical, business-oriented advice. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of substantive litigation experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, including experience handling or managing bad faith and other extra-contractual allegations. This role requires strong judgment, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice to the Claims organization on complex claims, coverage issues, bad faith matters, and extra-contractual allegations.
• Conduct factual and legal research and analysis.
• Contribute to trial strategy and trial preparation, including evaluating case posture, advising on legal and business risk, coordinating with outside counsel, preparing witnesses, and supporting overall case strategy through trial.
• Develop and deliver internal presentations on legal issues and related projects.
• Advise GEICO leadership on pending claims-related litigation, emerging issues, and relevant litigation trends.

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, or in-house role
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders effectively
• Sound judgment in balancing legal risk with business objectives
• Trial and/or appellate experience
• Experience handling bad faith or extra-contractual litigation against an insurance company

Preferred Qualifications:

• A background in auto insurance coverage and litigation.

• Experience working as a ClaimsCounselor Claims Attorney at an insurance company.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal.

Hybrid In-Office Work Schedule- 3 days per week in office required. This position can be based out of Bethesda, MD, Cleveland, OH or New York, NY

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Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

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