Senior Insurance Litigation Counsel — Hybrid (Bad Faith)

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

Job summary

GEICO in Bethesda, MD is seeking an experienced litigator to join its Enterprise Litigation and Investigations team. You will counsel the claims department on bad faith, extra-contractual liability, and complex litigation, partnering with Claims Operations and other business teams.

The role requires 5–7 years of relevant experience in law firms or large in-house settings, strong judgment, and excellent communication. This hybrid position demands in-office presence three days per week.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school and bar admission in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of litigation management experience in law firms or in-house.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive strategy for high-profile litigation matters including bad faith.
• Collaborate with and manage outside counsel.
• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation strategy and risk management.
• Coordinate internal discovery activities with Operations, Tech, and legal teams.
• Manage legal risks and resolve disputes while controlling expenses.
• Monitor legislation and trends in insurance, claims and litigation.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Litigation management

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Bar admission in US

Job description

GEICO in Bethesda, MD is seeking an experienced litigator to join its Enterprise Litigation and Investigations team. You will counsel the claims department on bad faith, extra-contractual liability, and complex litigation, partnering with Claims Operations and other business teams.

The role requires 5–7 years of relevant experience in law firms or large in-house settings, strong judgment, and excellent communication. This hybrid position demands in-office presence three days per week.