Director, Assistant Staff Counsel

GEICO; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 179,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking a Director, Assistant Staff Counsel to lead its Staff Counsel teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal expertise, strategic vision, and leadership skills to foster a high-performing team culture. Responsibilities include developing litigation strategies, managing cases, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. This remote role requires collaboration with senior leaders and a commitment to continuous improvement in legal practices.

Benefits

401K savings plan with 6% match

Tuition assistance

Mental healthcare support

Flexible workplace options

Qualifications

• Must be actively licensed to practice law in at least one state.
• Minimum of ten years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense.
• Prior management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement litigation strategies aligned with departmental goals.
• Oversee the management of litigation cases from initiation to resolution.
• Manage office budgets and ensure cost-effective litigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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The Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) is a private American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and is the third largest auto insurer in the United States. In 2024, GEICO reported a record pretax underwriting profit of $7.8 billion against $43 billion in revenue.

We are looking for an accomplished Director to lead and inspire our Staff Counsel teams. This role requires a dynamic leader with a proven track record in balancing legal expertise, strategic vision, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will excel in fostering a high-performing, positive, and proactive team culture, while providing guidance and professional development opportunities for team members.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement litigation strategies aligned with departmental goals and objectives. Provide mentorship and professional development for team members, ensuring continuous growth and success. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape department policy and ensure legal compliance across all areas.

• Case Management: Oversee the efficient management of litigation cases from initiation to resolution, including trial, settlement, or appeal. Monitor case performance, ensuring deadlines are met and adjusting strategies to optimize outcomes.

• Budget And Resource Oversight: Manage office budgets, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and cost-effective litigation strategies.

• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding litigation policies and case handling.

• Legal Risk Assessment: Evaluate legal risks, assess exposure, and provide strategic recommendations to mitigate potential impacts.

• Policy And Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to legal and internal policy standards, while staying up to date with evolving legislation that impacts litigation.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement best practices, tools, and technologies to enhance litigation effectiveness. Facilitate ongoing training and development for both management and non-management associates.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Must be actively licensed to practice law in at least one state and maintain all necessary continuing legal education (CLE) requirements.
• Minimum of ten years of litigation experience, with a focus on insurance defense or personal injury; relevant experience in other legal fields will be considered.
• Prior management experience required.

Skills And Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data analytics for strategic decision-making.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

Location:

• This role will be remote, with the expectation to go into the office as needed.

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Annual Salary

$179,375.00 - $280,850.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge

Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.

We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind. You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.

Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.

As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.

Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.

• 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.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for 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. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.