Manager, Staff Counsel - Minneapolis, MN; HYBRID

Position: Manager, Staff Counsel - Minneapolis, MN (HYBRID)
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Posted 24 Days Agojob requisition :
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** At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
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** GEICO is looking for a Manager, Staff Counsel, in the Minneapolis, MN area.  This leader will manage all Staff Counsel office activities relating to the defense of lawsuits against GEICO insureds in liability suits, and on behalf of GEICO in subrogation, Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Underinsured Motorist (UIM), and PIP suits or arbitrations, filed in Minnesota courts.

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* Primary Responsibilities:

*** Interviews and/or approves job applicants for employment. Conducts and/or reviews associate Performance Appraisals. Initiates or approves salary adjustments, performance ratings, and other personnel changes. Counsels associates and takes disciplinary action or terminates the employment of associates as appropriate.
* Manage subordinates in all activities relating to the defense of lawsuits and against GEICO insureds in liability cases, and on behalf of GEICO in UM/UIM, PIP and Subrogation suits.
* Represents GEICO insureds in liability cases, UM/UIM, and PIP suits filed in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.
* Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda. Renders opinions on liability, damage, and value as requested by the Claims Department. Prepares and handles pleadings, motions, and discovery, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath. Defends all assigned matters by trial, arbitration, or mediation, as applicable. Meets deadlines to respond to pleadings, and correspondence; appears timely in court, arbitrations, depositions, meetings, and other scheduled matters.
* Trains and supervises attorneys, including assisting attorneys as first and second chair counsel, and/or observing attorneys at trials and arbitrations; monitors all applicable bar requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) requirements; reviews and provides feedback on quality of file handling.
* Assists Senior Managing Attorney and Department with special projects, as requested.
* Travels to attend trials, hearings, arbitrations, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.
* Reviews office reports and implements changes to improve office results, including all aspects of effective file handling.
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* Basic Qualifications:

*** Must have the following education and experience:
Juris Doctor
* Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in the state of Minnesota and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
* Must have a minimum of 7 years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury
* Management experience
** Location – HYBRID:
** Individual will be required to work a hybrid schedule onsite in the Minnesota Staff Counsel office.
** Annual Salary**$ - $The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
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