GEICO is seeking a Senior Manager of multiple Staff Counsel office activities in the State of Florida. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, a minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, and be licensed to practice law in applicable jurisdictions.
Requirements
- Manages subordinates in all activities relating to the defense of lawsuits and against GEICO insureds in liability and property damage cases, and on behalf of GEICO in UM/UIM and Subrogation suits.
- 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, and UM/UIM, subrogation, and PD suits filed in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.
- Research laws and prepares 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, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and other deadlines.
- Trains and supervises less experienced attorneys, including assisting attorneys as first and second chair counsel, and/or observing attorneys at trials and arbitrations.
- Monitors all applicable bar requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) requirements.
- Provides feedback on quality of file handling and expense management.
- Reviews office reports and implements changes to improve office statistics.
- Adheres to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards program
- 401K savings plan
- Performance and recognition-based incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Mental healthcare
- Fertility and adoption assistance
- GEICO Flex program (up to 4 weeks of remote work per year)
