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GEICO

Manager, Staff Counsel

GEICO

. Manage Staff Counsel office activities relating to defense of lawsuits against GEICO insureds in liability suits .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeMelville • New York • United StatesLead💰 $151,700 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive litigation experience, particularly in insurance defense and personal injury, while effectively managing staff and adhering to legal and ethical standards. Proficient in trial preparation, legal research, and performance management within a legal office environment.

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Licensed To Practice LawLitigation ExperienceInsurance DefenseManagement ExperienceContinuing Legal Education (CLE)

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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchTrial PreparationPleadingsMotionsDiscoveryDepositionsExaminations Under OathPerformance AppraisalsConflict ResolutionDocument Management
Soft Skills
CommunicationOrganizationPriority-SettingMultitaskingLeadership
Tools & Technologies
Office EquipmentLegal Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed Attorney
Industry Keywords
UM/UIMPIPSubrogationLiability CasesClaims Department

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage Staff Counsel office activities relating to defense of lawsuits against GEICO insureds in liability suits
  • Manage activities relating to GEICO UM/UIM, PIP, and subrogation suits or arbitrations
  • Interview and/or approve job applicants
  • Conduct and/or review associate performance appraisals
  • Initiate or approve salary adjustments, performance ratings, and other personnel changes
  • Counsel associates and take disciplinary action or terminate employment as appropriate
  • Represent GEICO insureds in liability cases, UM/UIM, and PIP suits in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction
  • Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
  • Render opinions on liability, damages, and value for the Claims Department
  • Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions/examinations before trial, and examinations under oath
  • Defend assigned matters through trial, arbitration, or mediation
  • Meet deadlines for pleadings and correspondence and appear timely at court, arbitrations, depositions, meetings, and other scheduled matters
  • Train and supervise less experienced attorneys
  • Monitor applicable bar requirements and mandatory CLE requirements
  • Provide feedback on file handling quality and expense management
  • Review office reports and implement changes to improve office statistics, productivity, reporting timeliness, survey results, resolved ratio, and subrogation results
  • Adhere to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles
  • Meet attendance standards of the business location and facilitate interaction with subordinates and management
  • Travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions
  • Must meet and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
  • Minimum of seven years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury
  • Management experience preferred
  • Must be able to travel as required, including attending trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences
  • Must be able, with or without accommodation, to perform essential functions including thinking, reading, writing, listening, typing, speaking, bending, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods
  • Must be able to use a keyboard and mouse
  • Must be able to access and utilize multiple pieces of office equipment simultaneously
  • Must be able to communicate professionally in person, by telephone, and in written correspondence/email
  • Must be able to document files clearly, concisely, and professionally
  • Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve or facilitate conflict resolution, and demonstrate strong organization, priority-setting, and multitasking skills
  • Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
  • Must demonstrate successful performance handling primary trial responsibility for cases of significant severity and complexity
  • At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Personalized development programs
  • Mentorship
  • Certification assistance
  • Inclusive and collaborative culture
  • Competitive pay
  • Benefits
  • Flexibility to support well-being and future
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities