Manager, Staff Counsel- Fort Lauderdale

$132,000 - $205,000/Yr

Geico - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time - Manager

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5,001-10,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

GEICO is seeking a managing attorney for their PIP, Glass, and Subrogation Staff Counsel Office located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This role involves managing the defense and prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of GEICO, requiring exceptional leadership and management skills along with extensive knowledge of Florida PIP, Glass, and Subrogation law.

Responsibilities

• Manages subordinates in all activities relating to the defense and prosecution of PIP, Glass, and Subrogation lawsuits on behalf of GEICO in arbitration and suit.
• Interviews and/or approves job applicants for employment, conducts and/or reviews associate Performance Appraisals, and initiates or approves salary adjustments and other personnel changes.
• Represents GEICO in arbitration and suits filed in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.
• Researches laws and prepares legal briefs, arbitration submissions, opinions, and memoranda.
• Renders opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department and/or other Departments.
• Prepares and handles pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath.
• Defends and prosecutes all assigned matters by trial, arbitration, or mediation, as applicable.
• Trains and supervises less experienced attorneys and support staff, including assisting attorneys as first and second chair counsel.
• Monitors all applicable bar requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements.
• Conducts file reviews and provides feedback on quality of file handling and expense management.
• Travels to attend trials, hearings, arbitrations, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.
• Reviews office reports and implements changes to improve office statistics, including timeliness of reports to clients and productivity reports.

Requirements

• Exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Vast knowledge of Florida PIP, Glass, and Subrogation law.
• Experience in personal injury law.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance