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GEICO is seeking a Coverage Counsel to join its Enterprise Litigation and Investigations Division. The Coverage Counsel will advise claims organizations on insurance coverage issues and manage coverage litigation arising from personal auto, umbrella, and/or commercial insurance policies. This role requires expertise in interpreting policy language, handling coverage disputes, and litigating coverage matters in state and federal courts.
Job Responsibility:
Advise the claims organization on coverage issues, including interpretation of policy language and application to specific claims
Manage and litigate coverage disputes, including declaratory judgment actions and appeals
Provide legal guidance on bad faith and extra-contractual allegations related to coverage matters
Conduct factual and legal research, draft coverage opinions, and develop in-house presentations on coverage topics
Review documents and provide recommendations to Legal Department management
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
3–7 years of substantive experience in coverage litigation, including direct involvement in coverage disputes, declaratory judgment actions, and related insurance litigation
Proven track record of managing complex coverage matters, including bad faith and extra-contractual claims
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex coverage concepts to claims professionals and non-lawyers
Experience conducting factual and legal research, drafting coverage opinions, and preparing litigation documents
Nice to have:
Trial and/or appellate experience in coverage litigation is highly preferred
Experience working as a Coverage Counsel or Coverage Attorney at an insurance company or law firm, preferably with experience in private passenger auto or commercial auto claims
Background in fleet and heavy trucking coverage and litigation helpful
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including claims, underwriting, and legal departments
Federal or State court clerkship experience
What we offer:
Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation
a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match
performance and recognition-based incentives
and tuition assistance
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance
Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year