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McDermott Will & Schulte

<div><div>Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will &amp; Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by <i>USA Today, Fortune</i>, <i>The American Lawyer, Vault </i>and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.</div><div></div><div>
At McDermott, we don&rsquo;t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career &ndash; wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.</div><div></div><div>
With us, you&rsquo;ll find:</div><ul><li><div>
A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity &mdash; we encourage you to be yourself!</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div>
Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We&rsquo;re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div>
Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That&rsquo;s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div><br>
Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Job Description:</div><div></div>
The Career Coaching &amp; Services (CC&amp;S) Manager provides individualized coaching support to the Firm&rsquo;s current attorneys, attorney-alumni, and select members of the Firm&rsquo;s professional network as they define and pursue their professional goals (career advancement and/or transition). This position assists the Global Director of Career Coaching &amp; Services with aspects of program administration, development, execution, and services as a visible ambassador for the CC&amp;S program to key stakeholders, clients, and external business partners.<div></div><div>
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:</div><div></div><ul><li>Conduct individualized coaching sessions with, and be responsive to emails from, individual CC&amp;S clients, employing International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies to provide support and, where appropriate, guidance as they define and pursue their professional goals</li><li>Career Advancement: obtain and exercise deep familiarity with the Firm&rsquo;s practices, people, resources, and expectations and help clients leverage each as appropriate in pursuit of their goals</li><li>Career Transitions: support exploration of next steps on the client&rsquo;s career path; provide guidance on job search strategies, creation of personal marketing materials (including cover letters, resumes, deal sheets, and business plans), interview preparation, and compensation discussions; assist with leveraging Firm relationships and resources in support of searches</li><li>Collaborate with the Global Director of Career Coaching &amp; Services to develop and launch new initiatives for the CC&amp;S program, including those meant to address gaps or common issues faced by CC&amp;S clients</li><li>Collaborate with representatives from other key areas within the Firm, including Alumni Relations, Business Development, JDEI, Professional Development, and Wellbeing, to create and/or enhance offerings to CC&amp;S clients specifically and the Firm&rsquo;s attorneys and attorney-alumni generally</li><li>Help identify appropriate candidates for job opportunities with Firm clients</li><li>Support the maintenance of CC&amp;S databases and identify opportunities to enhance existing databases, reports, and resources</li><li>Assist with the preparation of email communications, reports, and presentations reflecting department statistics, services, and programs</li><li>Review and revise cover letters and resumes, providing clients with modified drafts and appropriate commentary about any changes to be made</li></ul><div></div><div>
Job Specifications:</div><div></div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and Juris Doctor degree with a minimum of five (5) years of experience practicing law in either private practice or inhouse</li><li>International Coaching Federation certification</li><li>At least two (2) years of related work experience as a coach or recruiter</li><li>Ability to develop strong relationships and trust with coaching clients and partners</li><li>Strong sense of empathy, positive outlook, and ability to motivate others</li><li>Knowledge of Client Relationship Management (CRM) software (Salesforce)</li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills</li><li>Strong organizational skills coupled with the ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities</li><li>Ability to handle and maintain confidential information</li><li>Ability to project a professional and personable presence in person as well as via Zoom</li></ul><div></div><div>
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Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.</div><div></div><div>
Target Hiring Range $131,000 - $193,700</div><div></div><div>
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.</div><div></div><div>
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</div><div></div><div><br>
Career Coach - Legal Practice - J.D.</div><div></div><div>
Physical Demands and Work Environment:</div><div></div><div>
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</div><div></div><div>
Physical Demands:</div><ul><li><div>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear</div></li><li><div>
Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Work Environment:</div><div></div><div>
Typical indoor office environment</div><div></div><div>
Disclaimer:</div><div></div><div>
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.</div></div><div></div>

Career Coaching & Services Manager (Legal Practice)

Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider

<div><p>Incisive. Inclusive. Invested. We&rsquo;re Axinn.</p><p>
Experienced, tenacious, and always trial-ready, we are committed to understanding complex legal challenges that impact the future of our clients' businesses, globally.</p><p>
Focusing on antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation, our extensive teams in the U.S. possess deep knowledge and client-side experience across a range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products.</p><p>
At Axinn, inclusivity is central to who we are. We have a purpose that goes beyond profit, which includes fostering a fair, welcoming workplace and supporting the communities where we live and work. We actively recognize talent and promote opportunities for all team members. By embracing the unique experiences and perspectives of our people, we fuel creativity and deliver results for our clients.</p><p>
The Professional Development &amp; Integration Manager will work closely with the Legal Recruiting &amp; Professional Development (LR&amp;PD) team, our Professional Development partners, and other internal stakeholders to oversee key functions such as attorney integration, attorney training programs, CLE, performance management, mentoring, on-boarding, and continued engagement (retention).</p><p><b>
Responsibilities and Duties:</b></p><ul><li>
Report to the Director of LR&amp;PD and liaise with the Senior Manager of LR&amp;PD and the partners in charge of professional development to strategize and meet department and firm goals in regard to all attorney onboarding, training, integration, evaluation and retention activities. Partner with firm leadership to ensure PD initiatives align with long-term talent strategy, succession planning, and attorney retention goals across all offices</li><li>
Build professional relationships with the partners and establish credibility as a trusted resource to support leadership goals. Serve as a strategic advisor on associate development, training priorities, and evolving competency expectations</li><li>
Oversee the end-to-end integration process for all incoming lateral partners and attorneys, ensuring a seamless, high-touch onboarding experience, including close coordination with the HR, IT, Marketing &amp; BD (&ldquo;MBD&rdquo;), and Workplace Culture &amp; Opportunity (&ldquo;WCO&rdquo;) teams. Implement structured 30/60/90-day and 6-month integration check-ins for lateral hires, including tailored onboarding paths for lateral partners</li><li>
Partner with MBD and other internal stakeholders to develop and execute individualized integration plans aligned with practice group priorities, business development goals, and firm leadership expectations</li><li>
Monitor integration progress through regular check-ins, milestones, and performance touchpoints; prepare reports and recommendations for firm leadership and maintain integration metrics (patterns, outcomes, etc.) to identify trends and enhance future lateral hiring and retention efforts. Leverage talent analytics dashboards to identify integration success indicators, emerging risks, and opportunities to strengthen the onboarding experience</li><li>
Coordinate orientation programming and ensure timely completion of mandatory trainings and onboarding requirements</li><li>
Work closely with Director of LR&amp;PD to implement and manage bi-annual attorney review process, including enhancements to evaluation tools, processes, communications and training. Provide reviewer training for partners and counsel on competency-based evaluations, effective feedback, and bias reduction</li><li>
Maintain and update competencies to reflect emerging client expectations, market changes, and evolving practice-area needs</li><li>
Evaluate firm training programs and identify any gaps that should be added to ensure lawyers have comprehensive skillset. Build level-based curricula for associates and counsel, incorporating blended learning, hands-on workshops, and e-learning modules</li><li>
Develop and implement annual training calendar, incorporating input from PD partners and Director and Senior Manager of LR&amp;PD, including bi-annual associate bootcamp programs and staple programs such as bias interrupters as they relate to the evaluation and hiring process. Measure training effectiveness through evaluations, participation trends, learning assessments, and post-program feedback</li><li>
Work with CLE Administrator to build a robust in-house training schedule to provide CLE approved learning opportunities</li><li>
Recommend resources and provide strategic coaching and guidance to address development needs. Monitor progress for all associates. Provide career coaching and support attorneys in creating individualized development plans (IDPs)</li><li>
Manage mentor program, which includes mentor assignments, regular check-in meetings, and developing/executing regular team-building events. Expand mentoring infrastructure to include peer mentoring, sponsorship models, and affinity-based or practice-specific mentoring initiatives</li><li>
Partner with HR to develop PD training and opportunities for business professional team</li><li>
Partner with the WCO Manager on assessing employee engagement needs and developing initiatives to enhance engagement and Firm culture</li><li>
Oversee PD-related technology platforms (e.g., LMS, evaluation software, CLE tracking tools), ensuring accurate data, user training, and continuous process improvement. Identify new learning technologies and innovations that enhance digital learning delivery and talent data insights</li><li>
Develop and manage PD program budgets. Conduct ROI analyses for major programs and ensure resource allocation aligns with firm priorities</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><b>
Education, Experience, and Skills Required:</b></p><ul><li>
An advanced degree, such as a J.D., is highly preferred</li><li>
3+ years of practicing as an attorney or related work experience in law firm PD or Integration is preferred</li><li>
Excellent written, organizational and communication skills, computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)</li><li>
Experience with Micron CE, viEval and PLI are a plus</li></ul><p><b>
Benefits</b></p><p>
At Axinn, we offer market competitive wages and generous benefit options to our valued employees. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:</p><ul><li>
Competitive starting pay and annual discretionary bonus and raise eligibility</li><li>
Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave)</li><li>
Firm paid short and long-term disability, plus life and accident insurance</li><li>
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions (please ask for further details re: eligibility requirements)</li><li>
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options</li><li>
Flexible spending and health savings accounts (medical plan dependent)</li><li>
Firm paid comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>
Student loan refinancing discounts</li><li>
Fitness/Gym dues reimbursement program</li><li>
Hybrid remote work schedules are available for most employees (per current policy, in-office presence is required at least 3-days per week and fully remote roles are not available)</li></ul><p><b>
Position Details</b></p><p>
This is a full-time, benefits eligible, exempt level position. Final rate of pay and title will be commensurate with the incumbent&rsquo;s experience, with a targeted starting salary of $160,000 - $180,000+ (the upper range reserved for highly qualified applicants). This position is currently available in either our NY or DC office locations.</p><p><b><i>
Axinn is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to creating an environment that draws upon the strength of the diversity of its workforce to achieve excellence in the Firm's field and beyond</i></b></p></div>

Professional Development & Integration Mgr

GEICO

<div><p><b>At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.</b></p><p><b>
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers&rsquo; expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That&rsquo;s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.</b></p><p></p><p>
GEICO is seeking Commercial Claims Counsel to join its Corporate Litigation and Investigations Division. The Commercial Claims Counsel should have experience advising claims organizations in insurance coverage and claims-related litigation arising from commercial insurance policies. The Commercial Claims Counsel will identify, develop, and maintain the Company&rsquo;s position on commercial claims related litigation, bad faith claims, and extra-contractual matters.</p><p></p><div><p>
The Commercial Claims Counsel will be expected to provide legal services and advice regarding commercial insurance claims of heightened complexity, complex extracontractual matters, bad faith, and other major litigation and manage large-scale projects. The position may involve other duties, as assigned.<br>
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This role will partner closely with other business teams, while forming part of a collaborative legal department that is valued for its practical advice. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of relevant substantive experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, including experience managing or litigating bad faith or extra-contractual allegations. In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong judgment, strong research and writing skills, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company.<br>
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<b>Primary Responsibilities:</b></p></div><div><p><br>
Provide legal advice to the claims organization on claims of heightened complexity, bad faith, coverage, and extra-contractual allegations against the Companies.</p></div><ul><li><p>
Perform factual and legal research and analysis</p></li><li><p>
Review documents at the request of Legal Department management</p></li><li><p>
Develop and conduct in-house presentations on research projects.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Basic Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school</p></li><li><p>
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.</p></li><li><p>
5-7 years of litigation management experience at a law firm, government, and/or in-house role.</p></li><li><p>
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.</p></li><li><p>
Up-to-date understanding of the key legal issues germane to an organization</p></li><li><p>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.</p></li><li><p>
Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>
Trial and/or appellate experience.</p></li><li><p>
Experience handling bad faith or extra-contractual litigation against an insurance company.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>
 A background in commercial insurance coverage and litigation.</p></li><li><p>
Experience working as a Claims Counsel or Claims Attorney at an insurance company, preferably with an expertise in Commercial Claims.</p></li><li><p>
Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal.</p></li><li><p>
Federal or State court Clerkship.</p></li></ul><p></p><div><p><b><br>
Hybrid In-Office Work Schedule</b> - 3 days per week in office required. This position can be based out of Bethesda, MD, Cleveland, OH or New York, NY</p></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Annual Salary</b></p>
$135,300.00 - $235,750.00<p>
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&rsquo;s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.</p><br>
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At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.<p></p><p><b><br>
The GEICO Pledge:</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Great Company:</b> At GEICO, we help our customers through life&rsquo;s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we&rsquo;re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.</p><p>
We&rsquo;re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers&rsquo; expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you&rsquo;ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people&rsquo;s lives.</p><p></p><p><b>
Great Careers:</b> We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career &ndash; and your potential &ndash; in mind. You&rsquo;ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.</p><p></p><p><b>
Great Culture:</b> We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.</p><p>
As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.</p><p></p><p><b>
Great Rewards:</b> We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.</p><ul><li>
Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family&rsquo;s overall well-being.</li><li>
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.</li><li>
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.</li><li>
Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.</li></ul><p></p><p>
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.</p><p></p><p>
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.</p></div>

Commercial Claims Counsel

Morrison Foerster

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 MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent.
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   MyMoFo, a best-in-class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
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   Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
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   Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
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Copyright Litigation Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

<div><p><b>At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.</b></p><p><b>
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers&rsquo; expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That&rsquo;s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.</b></p><p></p><p>
GEICO is looking for an experienced legal professional with a background in insurance products to serve as an embedded <b>Product Senior Legal Advisor</b>. In this role you will support all business lines as they develop new products or ways of doing business and refine their work. The ideal candidate will build a strong relationship with the business units to understand their goals and plans. They will quickly learn the business objectives, the plan for achieving them, and then advise on legal requirements in language appropriate for non-lawyers. You will also advise on future risks and opportunities taking into consideration insurance compliance, consumer-protection laws, contractual obligations, privacy, and the requirements of the unfair claims practices acts.
</p><p></p><p><b>Primary Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Under general supervision, understand all key business objectives and means of accomplishing them for assigned business unit(s)</li><li>
Provide legal advice related to the business unit(s) and anticipate future legal needs</li><li>
Draft and review policy documents anticipating litigation exposure</li><li>
Coordinate support for assigned business units from other parts of the legal department</li><li>
Use wide range of legal knowledge to issue spot implications of business choice that could interact with multiple legal subject areas such as, insurance compliance, consumer-protection laws, contractual obligations, privacy, and requirements of state unfair claims practices acts.</li></ul><p><b>
Basic Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Strongly prefers candidates with 5 to 7 years of experience at a law firm or in-house serving as a <b>legal advisor or coverage counselor for products within property/casualty insurance or an insurance litigation background including bad faith or extra contractual exposure</b></li><li>
Must have a law degree and an active law license to practice in the United States of America</li><li>
Strong listening and communication skills</li><li>
Strong research and writing skills, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company</li><li>
Ability to quickly digest and understand business plans, processes, and procedures</li><li>
Ability to provide legal advice with incomplete information</li><li>
Refined judgement about legal and legal-adjacent risks as well as mitigation opportunities</li><li>
Must be solution oriented with strong analytical and decision-making skills</li><li>
Must have demonstrated experience solving business problems and advancing business metrics</li><li>
Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Location: Hybrid</b> &ndash; This position requires the individual to work 3 days onsite at our Chevy Chase, MD, New York, NY, or Cleveland, OH locations.</p><p></p><p>
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Annual Salary</b></p>
$148,625.00 - $260,350.00<p>
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&rsquo;s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.</p><br>
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At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.<p></p><p><b><br>
The GEICO Pledge:</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Great Company:</b> At GEICO, we help our customers through life&rsquo;s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we&rsquo;re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.</p><p>
We&rsquo;re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers&rsquo; expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you&rsquo;ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people&rsquo;s lives.</p><p></p><p><b>
Great Careers:</b> We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career &ndash; and your potential &ndash; in mind. You&rsquo;ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.</p><p></p><p><b>
Great Culture:</b> We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.</p><p>
As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.</p><p></p><p><b>
Great Rewards:</b> We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.</p><ul><li>
Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family&rsquo;s overall well-being.</li><li>
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.</li><li>
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.</li><li>
Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.</li></ul><p></p><p>
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.</p><p></p><p>
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.</p></div>

Business Lines Senior Counsel

Cooley LLP

<div><div>Cooley is seeking an Innovation Counsel to join our Practice Innovation team.</div><div></div><div>
Position summary: Working under the guidance of the Lead Innovation Counsel, the Innovation Counsel will advance Cooley&rsquo;s efforts to deliver practice-specific initiatives designed to maximize the value of our innovation technologies and practices. This role will be performed in collaboration with practice group leadership, resource attorneys, practice support lawyers, the legal education and professional development teams, and others to drive best practices for leveraging legal technology such that Cooley&rsquo;s approach to these technologies is a key differentiator among law firms. This role will introduce new tools and processes developed and implemented by the innovation department, leveraging the Innovation Counsel&rsquo;s legal understanding and experience. The Innovation Counsel will also support practice group-specific resource initiatives. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:</div><div></div><div>
Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Support and provide attorney-level input on targeted legal technology adoption initiatives impacting the firm&rsquo;s practice groups</li><li>
Design and prepare meaningful playbooks to help practice groups understand and implement best practices around the use of innovation technologies and processes</li><li>
Organize presentations, status reports, and executive briefings</li><li>
Collaborate closely with leadership in the innovation, firm operations, technology and practice groups in the request/initiative prioritization process, both in sharing insight gleaned from work with the practice groups and in evangelizing the existence and value of the prioritization process to the practice groups</li><li>
Collaborative closely with other innovation teams to develop objectives, success metrics, and timelines related to legal technology adoption initiatives in the practice groups</li><li>
Collaborate closely with practice management teams, legal project management and pricing teams to understand and analyze current practice group operational workflows, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to increase effectiveness and efficiency leveraging legal technologies</li><li>
Work with other innovation teams to drive legal technology pilots, deployments, proofs of concept, experiments, and continuous improvements within the firm&rsquo;s practice groups</li><li>
Work closely with the change management team to help them develop effective communication campaigns for practice groups and develop meaningful change measurement processes</li><li>
Develop and maintain practice group-specific resources, and work with Practice Engineering and other firm departments to automate and/or scale such efforts</li><li>
Additional responsibilities based on evolving needs of the firm</li></ul><div></div><div>
Skills and experience:</div><div>
Required:</div><ul><li>
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications</li><li>
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required</li><li>
Ability to travel, as required</li><li>
4+ years direct applicable experience (e.g., legal practice experience, hands-on experience with legal technology use and adoption efforts)</li><li>
Active member in good standing or registered in-house counsel of the bar(s) in all jurisdictions from which you regularly work, as well as the jurisdiction in which your assigned office is located, if applicable</li><li>
Juris Doctor(ate) or non-US equivalent</li><li>
Experience in supporting and driving cross-functional projects involving legal technology teams, knowledge management teams, technology teams and practice group leadership</li><li>
Understanding of large law firm financial and work allocation processes</li></ul><div>
Preferred:</div><ul><li>
Knowledge and experience with distributed systems and organizations</li><li>
Experience with core large law technologies such as iManage or NetDocs, Elite 3E, Intapp products, Litera products, Thomson Reuters and Lexis products</li><li>
Experience with generative AI solutions used in legal practice</li><li>
Strong effective presentation experience and skills to varied audiences</li><li>
Experience with alternative legal service/managed service providers and models. (example: document review teams)</li><li>
Experience with technology usage data and metrics</li><li>
Ability to leverage data for insights and storytelling</li></ul><div>
Competencies:</div><ul><li>
Excellent written and oral communication</li><li>
Ability to perform effective analysis to determine the root cause of legal service delivery problems and suggest solutions for the best outcomes for the firm</li><li>
Ability to process complex information with high levels of accuracy</li><li>
Ability to build, develop and grow business relationships in support of large-scale initiatives and programs</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to legal professionals and senior executives</li><li>
Ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across various departments (legal, IS, etc.)</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed team environment</li><li>
Ability to focus on detail without losing sight of bigger picture</li></ul><div></div><div>
Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.</div><div></div><div>
EOE.</div><div></div><div>
The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $225,000 - $285,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.</div><div></div><div>
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&amp;D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&amp;D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as four weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.</div></div>

Innovation Counsel - Litigation

SJKP, LLP

<p><b>Location:</b> One World Trade Center, NY<br/>285 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10007<br/><b>Employment Type:</b> Full-Time, in-person<br/>(three-month probationary period may apply;<br/>contract-based arrangements may be considered)<br/><b>Application Deadline: </b>Rolling basis<br/>※ Please apply by <b>emailing directly to us</b> (see below). Thank you.</p><p><b>About SJKP, LLP</b></p><p>SJKP, LLP is a New York-based practice dedicated to providing high-quality legal services across corporate law, commercial litigation, cross-border, real estate and immigration matters. Our attorneys bring extensive experience from both domestic and international legal markets, enabling us to deliver practical and strategic solutions tailored to the needs of our diverse clientele.</p><p>With a client base spanning individuals, start-ups, and multinational companies, SJKP takes pride in offering personalized legal representation with global reach. Our team is equipped to assist clients in navigating cross-border transactions, complex disputes, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that legal challenges are met with precision and foresight.</p><p>Building on our foundation in New York, SJKP is committed to expanding its network of international partnerships and enhancing its capacity to serve clients operating in both the United States and abroad.</p><p>To learn more about our firm, please visit our website at www.sjkplawfirm.com</p><p><b>Job Overview</b></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Employment &amp; Labor Litigation Attorney to handle high-risk employment matters arising under New York State, New York City, and federal employment laws. This role requires hands-on experience with terminations, wage compliance, discrimination and accommodation claims, retaliation allegations, misclassification disputes and pre-litigation settlement negotiations.</p><p>The attorney will play a critical role in <b>protecting the firm and its clients from regulatory exposure, in responding to demand letters, drafting compliant termination documentation, managing litigation risks and</b> <b>advising firm leadership on employment decisions</b>.</p><p>We invite applications from attorneys with demonstrated experience or strong interest in one or both of these areas. Successful candidates will work closely with our U.S. and Korea based legal teams and play an important role in serving a diverse range of clients including individuals, families and businesses.</p><p>If you are seeking exceptional growth opportunities with SJKP, <b>please apply by sending your resume, cover letter, expected salary, visa status or work authorization and earliest start date to hr@sjkplaw.com</b>. <i>Only shortlisted candidates who provided all required information will be contacted.</i></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Drafting and reviewing termination notices, final pay and benefits disclosures, and compliance documents pursuant to New York Labor Law &sect;195(6) and related statutes</li><li>Advising on and responding to employment-related demand letters, including allegations of:</li></ul><p>&ndash; Disability discrimination and failure to accommodate (ADA, NYCHRL, NYSHRL)<br/>&ndash; Retaliation and protected activity<br/>&ndash; Employee misclassification (employee vs. independent contractor)<br/>&ndash; Wage payment and unlawful conditioning of pay</p><ul><li>Managing pre-litigation strategy and settlement negotiations, including risk assessment of potential EEOC, NYSDHR, and NYCCHR filings</li><li>Drafting and reviewing response letters, settlement communications, and releases with a focus on minimizing punitive and reputational exposure</li><li>Advising management on termination timing, documentation, and communications to avoid adverse inferences and retaliation claims</li><li>Handling employment litigation in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies, including:</li></ul><p>&ndash; EEOC<br/>&ndash; NYSDHR<br/>&ndash; NYC Commission on Human Rights</p><ul><li>Providing strategic counsel on probationary employment, at-will termination, accommodation processes and cooperative dialogue obligations</li><li>Coordinating with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on sensitive employment matters involving senior-level employees</li></ul><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school</li><li>Licensed to practice law in New York (New Jersey admission also strongly preferred)</li><li>Minimum <b>3 to 5 years</b> of focused employment &amp; labor law experience, with a strong emphasis on disputes and litigation</li><li>Deep working knowledge of NYLL, NYCHRL, NYSHRL, ADA, Title VII, ADEA, wage payment, final pay and misclassification rules</li><li>Demonstrated experience handling termination-related disputes, discrimination claims and retaliation allegations</li><li>Strong drafting skills for termination notices, compliance letters and litigation-sensitive correspondence</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Skills and Experiences</b></p><ul><li>Substantial experience with NYCHRL disability and accommodation cases (including cooperative dialogue requirements)</li><li>Prior experience responding to or litigating same-day termination, probationary termination or senior-hire termination disputes</li><li>Experience at a U.S. law firm, in-house legal department or government agency (e.g., EEOC, DOL)</li><li>Comfort advising executives and management on high-stakes employment decisions</li><li>Litigation experience including motion practice, discovery, and settlement negotiations</li><li>Ability to operate with discretion in reputationally sensitive matters</li></ul><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and performance Incentives including early salary review, performance bonuses and discretionary incentives</li><li>Opportunities for professional and career development</li><li>Engagement in global legal projects to enhance international expertise</li></ul><p><b>Salary information: </b>Please indicate your desired salary in the application email.(Adjustments based on skills, experience and performance.)</p><p><b>How to Apply</b></p><p>Please send your <b>resume, cover letter, expected salary, visa status/work authorization </b>and <b>earliest start</b> <b>date </b>to <b>hr@sjkplaw.com</b>. For the email subject line, please include &ldquo;<b>NY Employment &amp; Labor Attorney &ndash; [Your Name]</b>.&rdquo; <i>Only shortlisted candidates who provided all the requested information will be contacted.</i></p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Up to $150,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Associate (NY/NJ Employment & Labor Law)

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