Senior Counsel, Commercial Auto Claims

GEICO; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO seeks an experienced attorney to join its Litigation, Investigations and eDiscovery Division as Counsel, Commercial Claims. You will advise GEICO’s claims organization on litigation risk arising from commercial auto and trucking claims, with 7+ years of related experience and a strong track record in coverage and litigation matters.

The role is hybrid, based in Maryland, with 3 days in office per week.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of litigation or insurance defense experience.
• Experience in commercial auto/trucking coverage and related litigation.
• Ability to manage complex matters and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on complex commercial auto insurance claims and coverage issues.
• Partner with claims and business units on litigation exposure and risk mitigation.
• Manage disputes and litigation related to motor carrier filings (MCS-90) and GEICO entities.
• Advise stakeholders on litigation risks, strategy and resolutions.
• Escalate significant matters to senior leadership with ownership of case direction.

Skills

JD degree

Bar admission

7+ years experience

Insurance litigation

Bad faith litigation

Legal risk analysis

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

GEICO seeks an experienced attorney to join its Litigation, Investigations and eDiscovery Division as Counsel, Commercial Claims. You will advise GEICO’s claims organization on litigation risk arising from commercial auto and trucking claims, with 7+ years of related experience and a strong track record in coverage and litigation matters.

The role is hybrid, based in Maryland, with 3 days in office per week.