staff 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 seeking a Manager, Staff Counsel who under general supervision, MANAGES 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 courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.
Essential Functions:<ul><li>
MANAGES 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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
REPRESENTS GEICO insureds in liability cases, UM/UIM, and PIP suits filed in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.</li><li>
RESEARCHES laws and PREPARES legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda. RENDERS opinions on liability, damages, 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.</li><li>
TRAINS and SUPERVISES less experienced 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 (&ldquo;CLE&rdquo;) requirements; PROVIDES feedback on quality of file handling and expense management.</li><li>
REVIEWS office reports and IMPLEMENTS changes to improve office statistics, including timeliness of reports to clients, productivity reports, client and claims survey results, resolved ratio, and subrogation results.</li><li>
ADHERES to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles.</li><li>
MEETS attendance standard of the business location, to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with subordinates and management.</li></ul>
MEETS the requirements specified below.<ul><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, with or without accommodation, to perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to, thinking (concentrating, focusing, assimilating information), reading, writing, listening, typing, speaking, bending, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.</li><li>
Must be able to use a keyboard and a mouse.</li><li>
Must be able to access and utilize multiple pieces of office equipment that may require simultaneous use.</li><li>
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email.</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><li>
Must demonstrate successful performance in handling primary trial responsibility for cases of significant severity and complexity.</li></ul>
Must have the following education and experience:<ul><li>
Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions, and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable.</li><li>
Must have a minimum of seven years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury.</li><li>
Management experience preferred.</li></ul>
Location &ndash; Hybrid (Commutable distance to office)
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Annual Salary
$144,525.00 - $225,500.00
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. 

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>

Manager, Staff Counsel - Denver, CO

Lowell Public School District

<div>Lowell Public Schools is a diverse, public school district, committed to providing equitable, high-quality educational opportunities for all students. We serve approximately 14,200 students across 28 schools and pride ourselves on strong community partnerships, and student-centered decision-making.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Position Summary</h3>
The Lowell Public Schools is seeking a knowledgeable and student-focused Staff Counsel for Student Support Services, to provide legal counsel and representation on matters related to education and special education, Section 504, disability services, FOIA, Bullying/Harassment, Civil Rights and related compliance areas. This position will work collaboratively with district leadership, school-based teams, and families to ensure adherence to federal and state laws while supporting the implementation of high-quality services for all students. The Staff Counsel for Student Services is responsible for building the system's capacity to develop and implement policies and procedures that ensure a school environment in which student rights and school system responsibilities to provide a safe, high quality education for all are respected. Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services, and in collaboration with the Administrator of Special Education, the Counsel provides advice to administrators concerning student service issues, with special emphasis on IDEA, student discipline and Section 504. The Counsel oversees the system's student discipline program to ensure it meets legal requirements, conforms to the policies of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and School Committee, and contributes to the School Committee's goal of a safe and respectful school environment. The Counsel coordinates the system's use of the Law Department on matters related to student services, as appropriate, to ensure effective case management.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications</h3> 
Requirements:<ul><li>
A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.</li><li>
Licensure to practice law in Massachusetts and continued good-standing with the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers of the Supreme Judicial Court.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of federal and state education and special education laws, regulations, and case law.</li><li>
Minimum of 3&ndash;5 years of experience practicing education law, with a strong focus on special education and disability matters.</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, ADA, Chapter 222 and relevant state education laws and regulations.</li><li>
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and respond to time-sensitive matters.</li><li>
Ability to motivate and coach others; work independently or as a team player, as dictated by the situation; react calmly in difficult situations; solve problems; and follow through on commitments.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in education.</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>
Experience representing or advising public school districts. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience practicing education and special education law, preferably in a school district in Massachusetts or similar setting. In the alternative, an equal number of years representing parents, students and/or agencies in the area of education and/or special education law.</li><li>
Prior experience with administrative hearings (for example before the BSEA), mediation, or litigation related to special education.</li>
Familiarity with culturally responsive and family-centered approaches to dispute resolution. 
<li>
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3> 
<ul><li>
Provide senior level legal advice and guidance to administrators, departments, educators, and staff on education and special education issues, including student rights, eligibility, evaluations, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), disciplinary actions, and due process procedures.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
 Review, assess and recommend systems, procedures, practices and protocols pertaining to student services, including but not limited to IDEA, Section 504, Bullying, Harassment, Civil Rights, health and safety, and discipline for students to ensure that students are receiving appropriate services, school safety is maintained, and legal responsibilities are met.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Train and coach Principals, Assistant Principals and Student Services and Special Education administrators in order to build administrators' capacity to analyze student services issues, maintain student safety, and make legally sound decisions in an environment of changing legal requirements.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Represent the district in IEP meetings, mediations, due process hearings, Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) proceedings, and other administrative or court actions as needed and requested.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Collaborate within the Office of Student Support Services to proactively resolve disputes and foster positive, solutions-oriented communication with families.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
 Conduct training and workshops on legal issues and developments in the law related to student services.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Oversee and respond to PRS complaints filed with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and monitor corrective action as needed.</li></ul> 

Review and draft contracts, service agreements, and program proposals related to special education services. 
<ul><li>
</li><li>
Conduct legal research, analysis and render opinions briefs, and guidance documents and provide counsel on special education laws and regulations.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Support the district in responding to state and federal monitoring, corrective action plans, and policy updates.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Work with outside counsel when appropriate to resolve Special Education matters that are in litigation.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Work collaboratively with other attorneys, administrators, educators, families, and community partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality special education services to all students.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Serve as the District Records Officer, responsible for managing, coordinating, and responding to all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant disclosure in accordance with state and federal regulations, while collaborating with relevant departments to collect, review, and produce responsive records.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Remain current on legal issues related to education and special education.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Perform investigations or fact-finding inquiries as assigned by the Superintendent.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Serve on the criminal records review appeal board as needed on an occasional basis.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Compensation and Benefits</h3>
Competitive salary commensurate with experience in the range of $140,000 to $150,000 depending on experience and years of practice, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement benefits in accordance with district policy.</div>

Staff Counsel for Student Support Services

<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 seeking a Senior Manager of multiple 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 courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.
Essential Functions:<ul><li>
Manages 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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
May represent GEICO insureds in liability cases, UM/UIM, and PIP suits filed in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.</li><li>
RESEARCHES laws and PREPARES legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda. RENDERS opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department. May prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and other deadlines.</li><li>
TRAINS and SUPERVISES less experienced 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 (&ldquo;CLE&rdquo;) requirements; PROVIDES feedback on quality of file handling and expense management.</li><li>
REVIEWS office reports and IMPLEMENTS changes to improve office statistics, including timeliness of reports to clients, productivity reports, client and claims survey results, resolved ratio, and subrogation results.</li><li>
ADHERES to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles.</li><li>
MEETS attendance standard of the business location, to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with subordinates and management.</li></ul>
MEETS the requirements specified below.<ul><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, with or without accommodation, to perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to, thinking (concentrating, focusing, assimilating information), reading, writing, listening, typing, speaking, bending, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.</li><li>
Must be able to use a keyboard and a mouse.</li><li>
Must be able to access and utilize multiple pieces of office equipment that may require simultaneous use.</li><li>
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email.</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><li>
Must demonstrate successful performance in handling primary trial responsibility for cases of significant severity and complexity.</li></ul>
Must have the following education and experience:<ul><li>
Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions, and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable.</li><li>
Must have a minimum of ten years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury.</li><li>
Management experience preferred.</li></ul>
Location: Hybrid position and will sit in either Chevy Chase or Baltimore, MD site.
#LI-MD2 
Annual Salary
$166,050.00 - $260,350.00
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. 

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>

Senior Manager, Staff Counsel - Maryland

<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 seeking a Senior Manager of multiple 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 courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.
Essential Functions:<ul><li>
Manages 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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
May represent GEICO insureds in liability cases, UM/UIM, and PIP suits filed in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.</li><li>
RESEARCHES laws and PREPARES legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda. RENDERS opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department. May prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and other deadlines.</li><li>
TRAINS and SUPERVISES less experienced 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 (&ldquo;CLE&rdquo;) requirements; PROVIDES feedback on quality of file handling and expense management.</li><li>
REVIEWS office reports and IMPLEMENTS changes to improve office statistics, including timeliness of reports to clients, productivity reports, client and claims survey results, resolved ratio, and subrogation results.</li><li>
ADHERES to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles.</li><li>
MEETS attendance standard of the business location, to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with subordinates and management.</li></ul>
MEETS the requirements specified below.<ul><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, with or without accommodation, to perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to, thinking (concentrating, focusing, assimilating information), reading, writing, listening, typing, speaking, bending, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.</li><li>
Must be able to use a keyboard and a mouse.</li><li>
Must be able to access and utilize multiple pieces of office equipment that may require simultaneous use.</li><li>
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email.</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><li>
Must demonstrate successful performance in handling primary trial responsibility for cases of significant severity and complexity.</li></ul>
Must have the following education and experience:<ul><li>
Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions, and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable.</li><li>
Must have a minimum of ten years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury.</li><li>
Management experience preferred.</li></ul>
#LI-MD2 
Annual Salary
$166,050.00 - $260,350.00
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. 

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>

Senior Manager, Staff Counsel - Melville, NY

<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 seeking a Senior Manager of multiple Staff Counsel office activities in the State of Tennessee relating to the defense of lawsuits against GEICO insureds in liability suits and property damage suits, and on behalf of GEICO in subrogation, Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Underinsured Motorist (UIM), filed in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.
Essential Functions:<ul><li>
Manages subordinates in all activities relating to the defense of lawsuits and against GEICO insureds in liability and property damage cases, and on behalf of GEICO in UM/UIM and Subrogation suits.</li><li>
Interviews and/or approves job applicants for employment.</li><li>
Conducts and/or reviews associate Performance Appraisals.</li><li>
Initiates or approves salary adjustments, performance ratings, and other personnel changes.</li><li>
Counsels associates and take disciplinary action or terminate the employment of associates as appropriate.</li><li>
May represent GEICO insureds in liability cases, and UM/UIM, subrogation, and PD suits filed in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.</li><li>
Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.</li><li>
Renders opinions on liability, damage, and value as requested by the Claims Department. May prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and other deadlines.</li><li>
Trains and supervises less experienced 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 (&ldquo;CLE&rdquo;) requirements; provides feedback on quality of file handling and expense management.</li><li>
Reviews office reports and implements changes to improve office statistics, including timeliness of reports to clients, productivity reports, client and claims survey results, resolved ratio, and subrogation results.</li><li>
Adheres to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles.</li><li>
Meets attendance standard of the business location, to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with subordinates and management.</li></ul>
Basic Qualifications:
<ul><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, with or without accommodation, to perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to, thinking (concentrating, focusing, assimilating information), reading, writing, listening, typing, speaking, bending, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.</li><li>
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email.</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 demonstrate successful performance in handling primary trial responsibility for cases of significant severity and complexity.</li></ul>
Must have the following education and experience:<ul><li>
Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED</li><li>
Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable.</li><li>
Must have a minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury.</li></ul>
Location - HYBRID 

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>

Senior Manager, Staff Counsel - TN (HYBRID)

New Orleans Public Belt Railroad

NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD COMMISSION (NOPB)Title: Staff Attorney ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The Staff Attorney will be expected to provide a full range of legal services to the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission for the Port of New Orleans (&ldquo;NOPB&rdquo;). The Staff Attorney will report directly to the Chief Administrative Officer &amp; General Counsel (&ldquo;General Counsel&rdquo;) and will assist the General Counsel in handling matters that may involve multiple specialized areas of law, including but not limited to laws regarding public entities, including open meetings law and public records law, property law, procurement law, ethics law, employment law, contracts law, and railroad law. These services include:30% Prepare, review, and revise documents, including leases, servitudes, permits, contracts, memoranda, procurement packages, polices, and other legal documents;25% Assist the General Counsel on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations and general claims handling, drafting and reviewing pleadings, discovery responses, briefs, and other legal documents, case evaluation and reporting, and discovery and depositions;15% Conduct legal research and advise the General Counsel regarding various legal issues;20% Assists the General Counsel with labor-related issues, advises General Counsel regarding applicable labor agreements and assists with discipline matters and time claims;5% Assists the NOPB&rsquo;s custodian of records to gather and review documents to determine responsiveness and whether any exceptions or exemptions apply to public records request;5% Assists the General Counsel in reviewing meeting minutes, drafting and reviewing agenda items, presentations, resolutions and other supporting documents for commissioner meetings; and5% Performs other duties assigned by the General Counsel.REQUIREMENTS: &middot; Current license to practice law in Louisiana, plus a minimum of three years of experience as a practicing attorney;&middot; Notarial license;&middot; Current driver&rsquo;s license with clear driving record;&middot; Ability to listen and understand organizational needs in a rapidly changing environment;&middot; Experience using Microsoft Office with proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; and&middot; Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills as well as verbal and written communications skills.WORKING CONDITIONS: &middot; Good hearing and vision required.&middot; Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.&middot; Must be able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and twist to retrieve files, ledgers, and record books.&middot; Must be able to regularly lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds with assistance.&middot; The employee regularly works inside a well-lighted, climate-controlled office and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The employee may occasionally work outdoors, in rail yards, in all weather conditions.ADDITIONAL SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:&middot; Safety equipment and personal protective equipment must be worn when and where needed.&middot; Employee must have dependable transportation, telephone and internet.<ul><li>Employee will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).</li><li>All positions require pre-employment background verification, reference checks, medical review, and drug and alcohol screening.</li></ul>The duties, responsibilities and qualifications in this posting are representative categories to be used by an applicant in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Job Type: Full-timePay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Staff Attorney

Parallon

<div>This position is incentive eligible. 
 
 
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Introduction</h5>
Do you have the career opportunities as a Senior Counsel you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parallon which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits</h5>
Parallon offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.</li><li>
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.</li><li>
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 
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401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) 
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock 
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Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. 
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Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more 
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Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts 
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Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships 
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Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) 
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Colleague recognition program 
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Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) 
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Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.</li></ul>
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. 
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Senior Counsel where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary and Qualifications</h5>
Work with Parallon Managing Counsel, Associate Managing Counsel, other Parallon legal counsel, HCA legal counsel, outside counsel, and Parallon business owners to provide general counsel services with a primary focus on contract drafting, review, and negotiation in the general commercial and merger and acquisition support areas. In addition to giving general counsel advice for a variety of ad hoc projects, also provide regulatory and compliance support, negotiate with opposing parties on terms for agreements, and consult on issues related to agreements with potential and existing clients, suppliers of products, services, and software used by Parallon and its subsidiaries.
 What you will do in this role:
<ul><li>Draft agreements and templates; work with contract analysts and legal administrative staff to support electronic contract management database.</li><li>
Coordinate with internal and external business clients to draft legal documents and negotiate mutually acceptable language; assist clients in finalizing documents for signatures; draft breach notices, demand letters, and termination letters in conjunction therewith.</li><li>
Provide legal support and contract interpretation for client and vendor contracts, including parent company merger and acquisition support.</li><li>
Assist in the development of Parallon policies and practices and provide legal advice on compliance related issues.</li><li>
Advise Parallon entities on various aspects of the law and related regulations, including copyright and trademark, antitrust, banking, FDCPA, TCRA, TCPA, FCRA, various banking laws and related state laws.</li><li>
Work with outside counsel on variety of transactional and regulatory issues.</li><li>
Special projects as assigned by Managing Counsel or Associate Managing Counsel.</li></ul>
<h6 class="jobSectionHeader">What qualifications you will need:</h6><ul><li>
JD from accredited law school.</li><li>
Minimum ten (10) years legal experience; experience in drafting and negotiating contracts; vendor and outsourcing agreements preferred; ideal candidate will have substantial experience in general commercial and mergers and acquisition-related transactional work, as well as regulatory experience</li><li>
License to practice law in good standing</li></ul>
Parallon provides full-service revenue cycle management, or total patient account resolution, for HCA Healthcare. Our services include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, hospital billing, revenue integrity, collections, payment compliance, credentialing, health information management, customer service, payroll and physician billing. We also provide full-service revenue cycle management as well as targeted solutions, such as Medicaid Eligibility, for external clients across the country. Parallon has over 17,000 colleagues, and serves close to 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, all making an impact on patients, providers and their communities.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 
&quot;Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.&quot;- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Senior Counsel opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</div>

Senior Counsel

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