Senior Manager, Staff Counsel - Hackensack, NJ
Core
Senior Manager leading the defense of liability, property damage, subrogation, and UM/UIM lawsuits for GEICO insureds in New Jersey 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, trial advocacy, legal research, brief writing, team supervision, performance management, conflict resolution, CLE compliance
Preferred skills
none stated
Technologies
none stated
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/opinions; train and supervise less experienced attorneys; review office reports to improve statistics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities