Manager, Staff Counsel - Brooklyn, NY

GEICO•Melville, NY

1d•$151,700 - $235,750

About The Position

GEICO is seeking a Manager, Staff Counsel to manage Staff Counsel office activities involving the defense of lawsuits against GEICO insureds in liability cases, and representation of GEICO in subrogation, Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM), and PIP suits or arbitrations in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction. The role combines legal casework with management of attorneys and office operations. The position requires handling significant and complex litigation, supervising and training attorneys, and maintaining timely, effective case and office performance. The position requires a law license in good standing in applicable jurisdictions and at least seven years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury. Management experience is preferred. The role requires travel as needed for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences. The salary range is $151,700 to $235,750 annually. GEICO states it will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Requirements

Licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions and able to meet and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory CLE requirements where applicable.
At least seven years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury.
Demonstrated successful performance handling primary trial responsibility for cases of significant severity and complexity.
Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without accommodation, including concentrating, assimilating information, reading, writing, listening, typing, speaking, bending, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
Ability to use a keyboard and mouse and access and use multiple pieces of office equipment, including simultaneous use where needed.
Ability to communicate professionally in person, by telephone, and in written correspondence or email.
Ability to document files clearly, concisely, and professionally for customers, clients, coworkers, and other employees.
Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve or facilitate resolution of conflicts, and apply strong organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
Ability to learn and apply substantial technical and procedural information.
Ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.

Nice To Haves

Management experience.

Responsibilities

Manage subordinate associates’ work defending liability lawsuits against GEICO insureds and handling UM/UIM, PIP, and subrogation matters on GEICO’s behalf.
Interview and/or approve employment applicants.
Conduct and/or review associate performance appraisals.
Initiate or approve salary adjustments, performance ratings, and other personnel changes.
Counsel associates and take disciplinary action or terminate employment as appropriate.
Represent GEICO insureds in liability cases and handle UM/UIM and PIP suits in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.
Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
Provide opinions on liability, damages, and case value when requested by the Claims Department.
Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath.
Defend assigned matters through trial, arbitration, or mediation, as applicable.
Meet deadlines for responding to pleadings and correspondence, and appear on time at court, arbitrations, depositions, meetings, and other scheduled matters.
Train and supervise less experienced attorneys, including serving as first- or second-chair counsel or observing attorneys at trials and arbitrations.
Monitor applicable bar requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirements.
Provide feedback on file-handling quality and expense management.
Review office reports and implement changes to improve office statistics, including client-report timeliness, productivity, survey results, resolved ratio, and subrogation results.
Adhere to GEICO’s Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles.
Meet the attendance standard of the business location to perform job functions and facilitate interaction with subordinates and management.
Travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.