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This leader will manage all Staff Counsel office activities relating to the defense of lawsuits against GEICO insureds in liability suits, and on behalf of GEICO in subrogation, Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Underinsured Motorist (UIM), and PIP suits or arbitrations, filed in Minnesota courts.
Job Responsibility:
Interview and/or approve job applicants for employment
Initiate or approve salary adjustments, performance ratings, and other personnel changes
Counsel associates and take disciplinary action or terminate the employment of associates as appropriate
Manage subordinates in all activities relating to the defense of lawsuits against GEICO insureds in liability cases, and on behalf of GEICO in UM/UIM, PIP and Subrogation suits
Represent GEICO insureds in liability cases, UM/UIM, and PIP suits filed in courts
Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
Render opinions on liability, damage, and value as requested by the Claims Department
Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery
Defend all assigned matters by trial, arbitration, or mediation
Meet deadlines to respond to pleadings, and correspondence
Appear timely in court, arbitrations, depositions, meetings, and other scheduled matters
Train and supervise attorneys
Monitor all applicable bar requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements
Review and provide feedback on quality of file handling
Assist Senior Managing Attorney and Department with special projects
Travel to attend trials, hearings, arbitrations, depositions, management meetings, and conferences
Review office reports and implement changes to improve office results
Requirements:
Juris Doctor
Licensed in good standing to practice law in the state of Minnesota
Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury
Management experience
What we offer:
Comprehensive Total Rewards program
401K savings plan with 6% match
Performance and recognition-based incentives
Tuition assistance
Mental healthcare benefits
Fertility and adoption assistance
Workplace flexibility
GEICO Flex program (ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year)