Executive Insurance Defense Attorney

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States GEICO Full time

**Job Summary:**
We are seeking an experienced Executive Insurance Defense Attorney to join our team. As a key member of our litigation department, you will be responsible for managing all Staff Counsel office activities related 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 courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage 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.
  • Interview and/or approve job applicants for employment, 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 the employment of associates as appropriate.
  • Represent GEICO insureds in liability cases, UM/UIM, and PIP suits filed in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.
  • Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda, render opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath.
  • Defend all assigned matters by trial, arbitration, or mediation, as applicable, meet deadlines to respond to pleadings, and correspondence, appear timely in court, arbitrations, depositions, meetings, and other scheduled matters.

Requirements:
  • Licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions, meeting and maintaining licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable.
  • A minimum of seven years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury, management experience preferred.

Benefits:
  • Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Training and Licensures

About GEICO:
GEICO provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants, regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

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