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The Home Depot

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 Position Purpose
 
 
 
 This position represents the Company in legal claims, lawsuits, litigation, and regulatory matters, specifically commercial litigation matters, including consumer class actions and MDL proceedings; antitrust, tax, IP, regulatory, construction, and real estate matters; and internal investigations. The ultimate objective of this position is to minimize the legal exposure of the Company in any such legal matters; advise and consult with managers and other departments on various legal issues and educate internal clients on proactive measures and approaches to reducing all potential legal exposure; prosecute and defend business claims and lawsuits.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Accurately identifies and assesses risks and determines and effectuates appropriate course for specific business areas and others with department-wide consequences. Identifies, assesses, approves, and recommends changes to business partners
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 Handles complex legal matters within area of responsibility. Retains, monitors, and evaluates the performance of Outside Counsel relationships and budgeting within area.
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 Independently conducts and directs complex negotiations for a broad spectrum of matters for specific business areas with general supervisory review. Supervises and conducts appropriate legal research for all pending legal work.
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 Compiles, prepares, and presents budget recommendations for area of responsibility and manages budget for same.
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 Supervises Associate Corporate Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Administrative Assistants, and/or Clerks; including directing work, selection, termination, performance appraisal and coaching/professional development
 
 
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 Typically reports to Assistant General Counsel
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 Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. Planning, monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates is required. This may include direct supervision of a shift or the coordination of multiple work groups. Makes recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development.
 
 
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 Travel Requirements
 
 
 
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 Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
 
 
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 Physical Requirements
 
 
 
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 Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
 
 
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 Working Conditions
 
 
 
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 Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
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 Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
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 Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
 
 
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 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Must be eighteen years of age or older.
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 Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 7 - 10 years of practice experience, with a major law firm or corporate legal department
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 Significant experience litigating commercial litigation matters, including consumer class actions and MDL proceedings; substantive experience in litigating antitrust, tax, IP, regulatory, construction, and real estate matters; experience in conducting internal investigations
 
 
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 Minimum Education
 
 
 
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 The completion of a Juris Doctor or equivalent and required certifications for practicing law.
 
 
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 Preferred Education
 
 
 
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 No additional education
 
 
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 Minimum Years Of Work Experience
 
 
 
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 6
 
 
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 Preferred Years Of Work Experience
 
 
 
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 No additional years of experience
 
 
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 Minimum Leadership Experience
 
 
 
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 None
 
 
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 None
 
 
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 Certifications
 
 
 
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 Member of State Bar
 
 
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 Competencies
 
 
 
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 Proven drafting and negotiation skills. Ability to make significant contributions to communication for complex matters at a department level. Ability to prepare and assist in preparation of reports and presentations to officers and executives as appropriate.
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 The ability to work independently on numerous activities and prioritize them properly while meeting deadlines.
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 The ability to confront conflict and difficult issues in a professional, assertive and proactive manner. The ability to effectively manage the performance and careers of direct reports.
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 The self-starting ability to aggressively tackle new responsibilities and initative without receiving sufficient training or completely clear direction.
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 The ability to develop, organize, implement and manage standard procedures on a department wide level and train outside counsel and paralegal in the procedures.
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 High degree of oral and written communication and analytical skills.
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Corporate Counsel, Commercial Litigation

Your Insurance Attorney

Your Insurance Attorney seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney. The candidate must have passed the Georgia Bar. This position can be based out of our Atlanta or Miami office . Area of Law: First Party Litigation - Salary is commiserate on experience. Compensation will also include settlement bonuses.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Claims Management: Evaluate, negotiate, and resolve property and casualty insurance claims on behalf of clients, including homeowners' claims, and commercial property claims.</li><li>Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Represent clients in insurance litigation cases, including trials, arbitrations, and mediations. Develop strategies to defend clients in complex insurance disputes.</li><li>Legal Research and Compliance: Conduct thorough legal research on insurance laws, regulations, and court rulings in Georgia to provide sound legal advice and ensure compliance with state-specific requirements.</li><li>Contract Review and Policy Interpretation: Analyze insurance policies to provide coverage opinions, assess liability, and ensure proper interpretation of policy terms and conditions.</li><li>Client Representation: Serve as primary legal counsel for insurance companies, policyholders, or claimants, providing guidance on claims disputes, coverage issues, and settlement negotiations.</li><li>Case Preparation: Prepare legal briefs, motions, and other legal documents, ensuring all filings are timely and in accordance with Georgia court procedures.</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with insurance adjusters, underwriters, and claims professionals to ensure cohesive claim resolution strategies and successful defense of claims.</li><li>Risk Mitigation: Advise clients on risk mitigation strategies and proactive measures to avoid future disputes or claims.</li><li>Court Appearances: Attend hearings, trials, depositions, and court conferences across various Georgia jurisdictions.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on federal, state, and local laws impacting property and casualty insurance claims in Georgia.</li></ul>Additional Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.</li><li>Active and in good standing with the Georgia State Bar.</li><li>10 + years of experience in litigation with trial experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Georgia insurance laws and regulations, including GA Department of Insurance requirements.</li><li>Proven litigation and courtroom experience, with the ability to effectively manage a caseload and provide strategic legal guidance.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, opposing counsel, and regulatory authorities.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Experience working with insurance carriers or large corporate clients preferred.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: In person

Senior Litigation Attorney *GA Licensed*

Mercedes-Benz USA

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 Aufgaben
 
 
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Mercedes-Benz is USA is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. In our people, you will find tremendous commitment to our corporate values. Our products and employees reflect this dedication. We are looking for diverse top-notch individuals to join the Mercedes-Benz Team and uphold these hallmarks.
 
 
 
 Job Overview
 
 
 
 This position is responsible for successfully managing and overseeing the Mercedes-Benz USA litigation portfolio related to consumer finance litigation. This position may also be responsible for other litigation, risk management, or legal topics which impact Mercedes-Benz USA.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Advising MBUSA on various laws impacting captive finance companies, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, UDAAP laws, state debt collection and unfair business practice laws.
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 Retaining, overseeing and directing outside legal counsel nationwide (setting effective case strategy and case specific budgets, negotiating cost-effective fee agreements)
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 Conducting early case assessments and investigations into factual allegations of a lawsuit and providing outside counsel initial factual findings and initial legal assessment
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 Performing substantive legal work related to litigation and pre-litigation disputes, such as reviewing and editing answers, legal briefs and discovery responses, preparing witnesses for depositions/hearings/trials/arbitrations, negotiating settlements/preparing settlement agreements.
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 Managing class action, product liability, warranty, consumer litigation or other related activities as required.
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 Keeping legal management and business teams apprised of significant lawsuits and legal issues; work with business teams on root cause analysis of lawsuits
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 Managing legal holds and working with IT to ensure that documents/data are preserved for litigation
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 Supervising paralegal(s) who support litigation-related work.
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 Working with legal and business teams on how to reduce risk
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 Performing legal research as necessary and documenting findings via formal memorandum
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 Monitoring industry news to enhance the company&rsquo;s compliance with consumer financial protection laws
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 Providing reporting on litigation to business units and leaderships teams
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 Working with team members, customers, dealers and service providers to de-escalate and resolve disputes
 
 
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 Qualifikationen
 
 
 
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 Be organized and capable of meeting all litigation deadlines.
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 Be a quick thinker, with an ability to understand and interpret information promptly and effectively.
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 Convey complex information in a timely, efficient, and easily understood manner both verbally and written.
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 Be self-driven, motivated to help and able to perform with minimal supervision in a team environment.
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 Communicate clearly to all levels of the organization.
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 Work independently and in a team environment.
 
 
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 Licensed as an attorney to practice law, with a minimum of 5 years as a practicing lawyer with law firm or in-house litigation experience.
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 Litigation experience should include engaging in all aspects of written discovery, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, as well as trial or arbitration experience, and experience working directly with clients.
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 Excellent professional and academic credentials.
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 Have excellent legal research and writing skills
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 Ability to successfully manage a high-volume of cases.
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 Experience with consumer finance laws &ndash; including debt collection, credit reporting and the TCPA.
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 A willingness to learn about company products, activities, structure, and third-party business relationships.
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 Strong attention to detail with above-average multi-tasking skills and the ability to adapt quickly to situations that require immediate transition.
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 Willingness to travel to represent the company&rsquo;s interests for litigation activities and other business activities.
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 Ability to work in person on a &ldquo;hybrid&rdquo; or other schedule as determined by corporate policy or business needs at Mercedes-Benz USA&rsquo;s Sandy Springs, GA office.
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 Ability to leverage technology, software, and databases to manage workflow efficiently and collaborate with other stakeholders.
 
 
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 EEO Statement
 
 
 Mercedes-Benz of Manhattan is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 Mit&shy;arbeiter&shy;handy m&ouml;glich
 
 
 Mit&shy;arbeiter Events
 
 
 Gesund&shy;heits&shy;ma&szlig;&shy;nahmen
 
 
 Betrieb&shy;liche Alters&shy;ver&shy;sorgung
 
 
 Mobilit&auml;ts&shy;angebote
 
 
 Flexible Arbeits&shy;zeit m&ouml;glich
 
 
 Mit&shy;arbeiter&shy;rabatte m&ouml;glich
 
 
 Coaching
 
 
 Mit&shy;arbeiter&shy;beteili&shy;gung m&ouml;glich
 
 
 KontaktMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
 
 
 One Mercedes-Benz Drive30328 AtlantaDetails zum Standort
 
 
 Melissa Pair E-Mail: extern.pair@mbusa.com
 
 
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Corporate Counsel, Financial Services Litigation

WestRock

<div><div>The opportunity:</div><div>
The Counsel is an experienced litigation attorney who will work from our North Atlanta headquarters and be responsible for providing voluminous claim management and strategic litigation advice. In person 4 days per week with usual business hours. This team member will play a critical role in ensuring zealous representation of the company, both in defending and prosecuting commercial claims, personal injury, property damage, and collection disputes. Bankruptcy experience is a plus. A thorough understanding of court rules, procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, and the ability to identify and manage legal risks and a case docket will be crucial to your success. Having first chaired depositions and court appearances is required. Having prepared for trial in at least a support role is required. Limited travel required. The relocation packet is unavailable.</div><div></div><div> 
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:</div><ul><li>
Matter Management: intake, analyze, develop, communicate, execute, and manage a wide variety of claims and litigations across the United States for your docket of matters.</li><li>
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between the legal department and other departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration.</li><li>
Strategy: Ensure claims and litigation are managed properly and align with the organization&rsquo;s objectives.</li><li>
Risk Management: Identify and assess legal risks associated with business activities and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.</li><li>
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations, staying up to date with changes in legislation and advising on their impact.</li><li>
Policy Development: Develop and implement legal policies and procedures, including in employment matters.</li><li>
Training and Mentoring: Be collaborative and receptive to professional feedback and engagement from other members of the legal department and the business.</li><li>
Manage legal projects by defining scope, setting milestones, delegating tasks, tracking progress, and reporting project results to ensure successful and efficient execution.</li><li>
Model Smurfit Westrock values as they relate to personal work behaviors, decision-making, contributions, and interpersonal interactions.</li></ul><div></div><div> 
What you need to succeed:</div><ul><li>
Clear writing skills, with the ability to concisely summarize key issues.</li><li>
Proven ability to operate independently, handling every phase of litigation and focusing on efficient resolutions. Must have handled depositions and court appearances as first chair.</li><li>
Excellent client management and communication skills.</li><li>
Strong collaboration, organizational, and matter management skills.</li><li>
Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate effectively and gain trust and confidence with internal clients and stakeholders at many different levels (including senior executives).</li><li>
Strategic mindset.</li><li>
Passion for our business and for litigation.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Detail-oriented and strong work ethic.</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Education and experience:</div><ul><li>
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university.</li><li>
Bar admission in good standing in the U.S. is required, and the position is based in GA / not a remote opportunity.</li><li>
Experience: 5-8 years of litigation experience focused on product liability or personal injury and insurance defense on the plaintiff or defense side.</li></ul><div></div><div> 
What we offer:</div><ul><li>
Corporate culture based on loyalty, integrity, &amp; respect.</li><li>
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.</li><li>
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.</li><li>
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.</li></ul></div><div></div>

Counsel

GEICO

<div>At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
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.
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.
GEICO is looking to hire an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Georgia courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Atlanta, GA
Job duties and responsibilities:<ul><li>
Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda</li><li>
Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department</li><li>
Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable</li></ul>
Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>
2 to 6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury REQUIRED
</li><li>Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED</li><li>
Admission to the Georgia bar REQUIRED</li><li>
Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Georgia and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable</li><li>
Must be able to travel as required, including but not limited, to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences</li><li>
Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers and other employees of the organization</li><li>
Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting and multi-tasking skills</li><li>
Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Civil litigation experience</li></ul><ul><li>
Insurance defense-related litigation experience</li><li>
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email</li></ul> 

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. 
The GEICO Pledge:
Great Company: 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.
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.
Great Careers: 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.
Great Culture: 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.
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.
Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.<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>
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.
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.</div>

Associate Counsel - Atlanta

The Kahlon Network

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>The Kahlon Network is seeking an Experienced ERISA Litigation Attorney to join an AmLaw 200 firm&rsquo;s collaborative and supportive team in Atlanta. The successful candidate will have at least three (3) years of large law firm experience, the ability to take a file from inception through trial, a desire to try cases, and an appreciation for strengthening and developing client relationships/business. This is an opportunity to litigate ERISA benefits, medical provider disputes and insurance coverage disputes.
Interested candidates must have the required subject matter experience, a JD, and either be admitted to the Georgia Bar or eligible for admittance in Georgia.
If you are interested in confidentially applying for this position or would like to discuss this opportunity further, email your resume to apply@kahlonnetwork.com today.
The Kahlon Network does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristic pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

ERISA LITIGATION ATTORNEY

State Bar of Georgia

Title: Assistant General Counsel (AGC) &ndash; Disciplinary UnitDepartment: Office of the General Counsel (OGC)Reports to: OGC Deputy General Counsel - DisciplineLocation: Atlanta, GeorgiaClassification: Full-Time / ExemptSTATEMENT OF PURPOSEThe primary purpose of this position is to review, investigate, and prosecute violations of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct (&ldquo;GRPC&rdquo;).ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:LitigationAct as lead counsel in all aspects of prosecuting disciplinary cases including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, conducting hearings before the Special Master, presenting oral argument before the Special Master and State Disciplinary Review Board, and negotiating settlements of disciplinary matters.This requires a familiarity with the duties common to all litigation, and specifically includes:<ul><li>Reviewing grievances and other complaints with careful consideration of the severity of the violations and the likelihood of success</li><li>Engaging with grievants and respondent attorneys to consider appropriate alternatives to litigation, where appropriate</li><li>Seeking the opinion of experts in complex cases</li><li>Collaborating with law enforcement in matters that involve violations of criminal statutes</li><li>Developing a litigation strategy</li><li>Drafting motions, briefs, and pleadings</li><li>Presenting oral argument before the Special Master and State Disciplinary Review Board</li><li>Conducting and expediting discovery according to applicable rules.</li><li>Interviewing grievants and witnesses to prepare them to testify</li><li>Examining witnesses and presenting a position at hearings</li><li>Preparing proposed reports and recommendations for the Special Master</li><li>Drafting formal reprimands and arranging for the administration by the State Disciplinary Review Board (SDRB reprimands) or circuit chief judges (public reprimands)</li></ul>ScreeningThe AGC also participates in the screening of disciplinary matters for submission to the State Disciplinary Board (&ldquo;SDB&rdquo;), which includes:<ul><li>Reviewing the grievance, response, and rebuttals</li><li>Investigating prior to issuance of Notice of Investigation (&ldquo;NOI&rdquo;) to SDB</li><li>Collaborating with OGC investigators and paralegals to obtain additional information and documents prior to issuance of NOI</li><li>Conferring with the grievant, the attorney and/or the attorney&rsquo;s counsel regarding details of each case</li><li>Determining whether a matter warrants a formal NOI and referral to the SDB</li><li>Composing memoranda that succinctly explain how the attorney violated rules and set forth the factual basis for the violation</li><li>Composing dismissal letters to grievances that succinctly explain the reasons for the OGC&rsquo;s dismissal of the grievance</li></ul>Ethics HotlineAGCs (along with other attorneys in the OGC) participate in ethics duty rotation covering the Ethics Hotline on average 2 times per month. This includes the following duties:<ul><li>Covering the Ethics Duty Hotline and email inquiries</li><li>Providing callers with an informal, non-binding opinion on prospective matters</li><li>Referring callers to other State Bar resources (including Law Practice Management Department and Unlicensed Practice of Law Department) to assist with callers&rsquo; inquiries</li></ul>Other Staff Duties<ul><li>Assisting SDB members in their investigation, including responding to inquiries about NOIs and the GRPC as the member conducts his or her own investigation</li><li>Facilitating the implementation of Interim and Emergency Suspensions in coordination with investigating member</li><li>Attending and helping to record the proceedings at SDB meetings</li><li>Writing Letters of Instruction (LOI), Formal Letters of Admonition (FLA) and SDB reprimands</li><li>Where appropriate, directing legal assistants, paralegals, and investigators in the performance of their duties and providing supervisory support and feedback when required or needed</li><li>As requested by the General Counsel, managing and/or participating in student internship and externship programs, including but not limited to, engaging directly with the student, formulating, and assigning appropriate tasks, instructing the student, and evaluating the student&rsquo;s performance</li><li>Preparing and presenting speeches on topics of ethics and professionalism at Continuing Legal Education seminars</li><li>Participating in panels and presentations at seminars or training sessions</li><li>Staffing other committees of the State Bar as requested by the General Counsel</li><li>Perform all other duties as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel or General Counsel.</li></ul>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSThe AGC must approach the foregoing duties with the professional competence of an experienced litigator. Thus, the AGC is a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently (or with co-counsel), use good legal judgment, meet deadlines, and expeditiously complete assignments. The AGC must be able to accept constructive criticism. The AGC must work within the agreed upon office hours.Education, Training and Experience<ul><li>Juris Doctor degree from an accredited US law school required.</li><li>Member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing required.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of litigation experience strongly preferred.</li></ul>Tools, Equipment<ul><li>Working knowledge of processing and database programs, such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.</li><li>Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.</li><li>Knowledge of legal research programs such as Westlaw</li></ul>Essential Functions of the Job<ul><li>Exceptional oral and written communication skills</li><li>Possess analytical and critical thinking skills</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to lead and take direction</li><li>Ability to be patient, discreet and tactful</li><li>Typing and proofreading</li><li>Legal research skills</li><li>Detail oriented</li><li>Handle and prioritize multiple tasks and a full litigation caseload</li><li>Even temperament and ability to deal with difficult telephone calls and challenging situations</li><li>Work as part of a team</li><li>Dealing with State Bar staff, members, volunteers, committee/board members and leaders in a professional manner</li><li>Available to interact with and support the public and State Bar staff, members, volunteers, committee/board members and leaders in a timely and personal manner</li><li>Comply with State Bar policies</li><li>Employee is subject to in-person and remote supervision and is expected to perform their job in a State Bar office unless managing or supporting a meeting or event that takes place away from a State Bar office or telecommuting in compliance with State Bar policy.</li></ul>How to Apply: <ul><li>Send an email with your resume and cover letter attached to HR@gabar.org Please type &ldquo;Asst General Counsel&rdquo; as the subject line of the email</li><li>Please make sure the cover letter explains your interest in the position, summary of your work experience, and includes at least three references and your contact information.</li><li>Deadline for applications: Until the position is filled</li></ul>About the State Bar of Georgia: The State Bar of Georgia, with offices in Atlanta, Savannah, and Tifton, was established in 1964 by the Supreme Court of Georgia as the successor to the voluntary Georgia Bar Association, founded in 1884. All lawyers licensed to practice in Georgia belong to the State Bar. Its more than 52,000 members work together to strengthen the constitutional promise of justice for all, promote principles of duty and public service among Georgia&rsquo;s lawyers and administer a strict code of legal ethics.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Are you a member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Doctorate (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Litigation: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>JD Degree (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Assistant General Counsel - Disciplinary Unit

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