Full-Time

Manager – Staff Counsel

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Geico

Geico

10,001+ employees

Direct-to-consumer auto and home insurance

Financial Services

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Portland, OR, USA

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance

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Requirements
  • Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions, and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable.
  • Must have a minimum of seven years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury.
Responsibilities
  • MANAGES subordinates in all activities relating to the defense of lawsuits and against GEICO insureds in liability cases, and on behalf of GEICO in UM/UIM, PIP 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.
  • REPRESENTS GEICO insureds in liability cases, UM/UIM, and PIP suits filed in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.
  • RESEARCHES laws and PREPARES legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda. RENDERS opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department. PREPARES and HANDLES pleadings, motions, and discovery, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath. DEFENDS all assigned matters by trial, arbitration, or mediation, as applicable. MEETS deadlines to respond to pleadings, and correspondence; appears timely in court, arbitrations, depositions, meetings and other scheduled matters.
  • 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, including timeliness of reports to clients, productivity reports, client and claims survey results, resolved ratio, and subrogation results.
  • ADHERES to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles.
  • MEETS attendance standard of the business location, to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with subordinates and management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Management experience preferred.

GEICO provides a range of insurance products, with a primary focus on auto insurance. The company offers coverage for cars, motorcycles, ATVs, RVs, as well as home and renters insurance. GEICO operates on a direct-to-consumer sales model, allowing customers to purchase insurance policies directly from the company, which helps keep costs down by eliminating intermediaries. Premiums are determined based on factors like coverage type, the value of the insured item, and the policyholder's risk profile. GEICO's user-friendly website enables customers to obtain quotes, manage their policies, and file claims easily. The company is also recognized for its memorable advertising campaigns that enhance brand recognition and customer loyalty. GEICO's goal is to provide affordable insurance options while simplifying the insurance process for its customers.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Founded

1936

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expanding operations in North Texas taps into a growing commercial insurance market.
  • Partnerships with local agencies strengthen regional presence and customer acquisition.
  • Focus on cybersecurity measures can enhance customer trust and prevent data breaches.

What critics are saying

  • Data security vulnerabilities led to $11.3 million in penalties for customer data breaches.
  • Customer dissatisfaction from unresolved claims could impact reputation and loyalty.
  • Operational scaling in North Texas presents risks related to market competition.

What makes Geico unique

  • GEICO's direct-to-consumer model offers competitive rates by eliminating intermediaries.
  • Strong online presence allows easy policy management and claims filing for customers.
  • Memorable advertising campaigns enhance brand recognition and customer loyalty.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget