Senior Manager, Staff Counsel - Maryland
Core
Senior Manager leading the defense of liability and property damage lawsuits against GEICO insureds, handling subrogation, UM, and UIM cases in Maryland courts.
Role type
Senior Manager, Staff Counsel (Litigation)
Builds
Legal defense strategies and case outcomes for GEICO insureds
Domain
Insurance Law / Litigation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Litigation management, team leadership, legal research, brief writing, trial advocacy, performance management, conflict resolution, CLE compliance
Preferred skills
Insurance defense experience, personal injury law expertise
Technologies
Legal research databases, case management systems
Responsibilities
Manage subordinates in defense activities, interview/approve job applicants, conduct performance appraisals, initiate salary adjustments, counsel associates and handle disciplinary actions, represent GEICO insureds in court, research laws and prepare legal briefs, render opinions on liability and damage, train and supervise less experienced attorneys, review office reports to improve statistics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities