Lead Staff Counsel Procedural Review Auditor - Attorney

Government Employees Insurance Company; Flanders (NJ); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking a Staff Counsel Procedural Reviewer, Attorney to join our Staff Counsel team. The role involves auditing Staff Counsel files for quality and compliance, and reviewing office practices to ensure adherence to procedures.

The candidate must have active licensure and at least seven years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury, with travel up to 25%. The position offers remote work and a competitive annual salary range, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in applicable jurisdictions with active CLE compliance (where applicable).
• Minimum seven years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury.

Responsibilities

• Conducts audits of Staff Counsel files to measure and ensure quality case handling and compliance with Staff Counsel policies and procedures.
• Provides post-audit feedback to management on cases that may need immediate attention and any violations discovered.
• Acts as an objective source of independent recommendations to senior management and communicates findings and recommendations clearly.
• Prepares and presents reports on audit trends to senior management and Staff Counsel Managers and makes recommendations to improve audit effectiveness.
• Assists in developing best practices and recommends improvements to existing policies and procedures.
• Adheres to the GEICO Code of Conduct and company policies and operating principles.
• Meets attendance standards at the business location to perform job functions and interact with management and co-workers.
• Must be able to travel to staff counsel offices across the country up to 25% of the time.

Skills

Auditing

Quality review

Communication

Reporting

Policy improvement

Multi-tasking

Organization

Travel readiness

Education

Licensed attorney

JD or equivalent

Job description

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide. Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

GEICO is seeking a Staff Counsel Procedural Reviewer, Attorney to join our Staff Counsel team. Job duties include conducting audits of Staff Counsel files to ensure quality file handling and reviewing office practices to ensure they are in accordance with departmental procedures, standards, and best practices.

Essential Functions

• Conducts audits of Staff Counsel files to measure and ensure quality case handling, reporting and compliance with Staff Counsel policies and procedures.
• PROVIDES post-audit feedback to management on cases that may need immediate attention, and any violations of Staff Counsel policies and procedures discovered during the audit.
• ACTS as an objective source of independent recommendations to senior management and effectively COMMUNICATES findings and recommendations including the identity of loopholes, gaps in policy, and irregularities related to reporting requirements.
• PREPARES and PRESENTS reports on audit trends to members of senior management and Staff Counsel Managers and MAKES recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the audit process.
• ASSISTS in developing best practices and RECOMMENDS improvements to existing policies and procedures.
• ADHERES to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies and operating principles.
• MEETS attendance standard at business location to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with management and co-workers.
• MEETS the requirements specified below.

Must be able to travel to staff counsel offices across the country and be able to travel at least 25% of the time. Must be able, with or without accommodation, to perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to, thinking (concentrating, focusing, assimilating information), reading, writing, listening, typing, speaking, bending, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods. Must be able to use a keyboard and a mouse. Must be able to access and utilize multiple pieces of office equipment that may require simultaneous use. Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email. Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers and other employees of the organization. Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting and multi-tasking skills. Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information. Must demonstrate successful performance in handling primary responsibility for cases of significant severity and complexity.

Must have the following education and experience: Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable. Must have a minimum of seven years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury.

Location and Compensation

REMOTE #LI-MD2 Annual Salary $134,275.00 - $210,125.00 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.

GEICO Pledge

• Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.
• Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
• Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
• Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well‑being and future.

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. At GEICO,we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide. Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States.

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