Hybrid Counsel: Commercial Auto Claims & Litigation

GEICO; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Litigation, Investigations and eDiscovery Division as Counsel, Commercial Claims. This hybrid role focuses on advising the claims organization on litigation risk across commercial auto and trucking claims, with a strong emphasis on coverage and extra-contractual exposure.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of relevant experience, JD from an accredited school, and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of relevant litigation experience in private practice and/or in-house at an insurer.
• Experience handling commercial auto/trucking insurance coverage, bad faith, and extra-contractual litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to claims and business leaders on complex commercial auto claims and coverage issues.
• Manage disputes and litigation arising from federal/state requirements related to motor carriers.
• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risk, strategy, and resolution options.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting commercial auto and trucking insurance.

Skills

7+ years of experience in insurance/li

Litigation experience

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

GEICO is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Litigation, Investigations and eDiscovery Division as Counsel, Commercial Claims. This hybrid role focuses on advising the claims organization on litigation risk across commercial auto and trucking claims, with a strong emphasis on coverage and extra-contractual exposure.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of relevant experience, JD from an accredited school, and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.