Full-Time

Senior Contracts Paralegal

Chevy Chase, MD, Hybrid

Posted on 9/25/2024

Geico

Geico

10,001+ employees

Direct-to-consumer auto and home insurance

Compensation Overview

$116k - $182kAnnually

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Bethesda, MD, USA

Requires onsite presence in Chevy Chase, MD for three days a week.

Category
Contract Management
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 4+ years of paralegal experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
  • Strong research skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
  • Curiosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn new legal and regulatory areas
  • Leadership skills including an ability to lead large initiatives and collaborate effectively with project teams
Responsibilities
  • Provide support to a specialized area within the Legal Department using a high degree of analytical, communication and organizational skills
  • Research and resolve issues and matters which may involve substantial legal or factual complexity, through detailed research and examination of documentation and factual investigation
  • Present recommendations and exercise some independent judgement while developing specialty expertise
  • Prepare agreements, documents, and provide research and background information under the direction of an attorney
  • Collaborate, consult, and provide information with Legal Department attorneys and staff, outside counsel and collaborate with line of business
  • Be able to identify specific as well as broad, underlying issues in area of expertise and work independently on complex assignments without direct supervision.
  • Handle paralegal assignments related to other areas of the law

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 such as 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 Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Founded

1936

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Telematics and usage-based models offer personalized premiums, enhancing GEICO's competitive edge.
  • InsurTech partnerships can improve GEICO's digital offerings and operational efficiency.
  • Growing demand for electric vehicle insurance presents market expansion opportunities for GEICO.

What critics are saying

  • Class action lawsuit on accident forgiveness could damage GEICO's reputation and finances.
  • $11.3 million fine for data breaches highlights cybersecurity vulnerabilities at GEICO.
  • Failure to secure 2025 Nascar sponsorship may impact GEICO's brand visibility.

What makes Geico unique

  • GEICO's direct-to-consumer model offers competitive rates by eliminating intermediaries.
  • Strong online presence allows GEICO to efficiently manage policies and claims.
  • Memorable advertising campaigns enhance GEICO's 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

Company News

Top Class Actions
Mar 6th, 2025
GEICO class action claims insurer misleads customers on accident forgiveness

Plaintiff Christopher Cude filed the class action complaint against GEICO on Feb. 25 in a Texas federal court, alleging violations of state consumer laws.

PYMNTS
Feb 24th, 2025
Ny Fines Car Insurers $20 Million Over Reporting Failures

New York has closed a multi-year probe into car insurers’ failure to report timely information. That investigation, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) said Monday (Feb. 24), has resulted in $20.4 million in fines on insurers who failed to provide insured vehicle information to the state’s motor vehicles department (DMV) in a timely fashion. “Accurate and timely reporting by insurers is critical to protecting New Yorkers on the road, ensuring compliance with state laws, and maintaining the integrity of our enforcement systems,” NYDFS superintendent Adrienne Harris said in a news release

SportsPro
Feb 14th, 2025
Nascar renews Anheuser-Busch premier partnership but yet to replace Geico for 2025 Cup Series

Nascar renews Anheuser-Busch premier partnership but yet to replace Geico for 2025 Cup Series.

PYMNTS
Jan 23rd, 2025
Paypal To Settle New York’S Allegations Of Cybersecurity Failures

PayPal will pay a $2 million penalty to New York state to settle the state’s allegations that the company had cybersecurity failures that led to a data breach. New York alleged that PayPal violated the state’s Cybersecurity Regulation by failing to use qualified personnel to manage cybersecurity and by failing to provide adequate training around cybersecurity risks, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) said in a Thursday (Jan. 23) press release. The state alleged that, because of these cybersecurity failures, cybercriminals were able to use compromised credentials to access IRS Form 1099-Ks, which include Social Security numbers and other sensitive information, when PayPal made changes to existing data flows, according to the release

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Dec 11th, 2024
Wendell Charles Agency Partners with Geico in Illinois

Wendell Charles Insurance Group is delighted to announce its recent appointment with Geico in the state of Illinois!

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