Bad Faith, Claim Litigation Counsel - HYBRID

GEICO•Bethesda, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

GEICO’s Legal Department is seeking an experienced litigator or in-house counsel to join its in-house Enterprise Litigation and Investigations department. This role will be responsible for counseling the claims department on bad faith, extra-contractual liability, complex litigation, trial preparation, and insurance coverage matters. This role will partner closely with Claims Operations and other business teams, while forming part of a collaborative legal department that is valued for its practical advice. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 to 7 years of relevant substantive experience in a law firm or large in-house legal department. In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong judgment, a broad range of litigation management experience, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
5 or more years of litigation management experience in a law firm, government, and/or in-house role.
Experience managing high stakes, complex litigation.
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.
Ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.
Trial and appellate experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience litigating bad faith matters, bodily injury matters, insurance coverage or working for an insurance company.
Experience providing advice and counsel to an insurance claims organization.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal.
Trial and appellate experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and drive strategy for high-profile litigation matters, including bad faith and other complex litigation.
Collaborate with and manage outside counsel.
Advise internal stakeholders on litigation strategy, risk management, trial preparation, extra-contractual, and bad faith matters.
Coordinate and actively participate in internal discovery activities in partnership with Operations, Tech, and legal management.
Manage legal risks and resolve disputes.
Facilitate the escalation of complex matters to internal stakeholders and referral to outside counsel while maintaining control over case management and expenses.
Conduct research as needed to provide relevant advice.
Proactively monitor legislation, regulations, and emerging trends in insurance, claims, and litigation procedure.
Counsel and advise GEICO leadership on pending litigation and litigation trends.