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 travel as required, including but not limited, to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences.</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>
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Annual Salary
$151,700.00 - $235,750.00
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 - Bronx, NY

FCCI Insurance Group

<div>At FCCI, we focus on creating connections and building lasting relationships. Our people truly make the difference. Are you a dedicated team player who thrives in a diverse, innovative and upbeat culture? Do you have strong team working skills, possess technical excellence, have a desire for continuous learning and have compassion and respect for others? If so, FCCI Insurance Group is the company for you!

The selected individual will primarily be responsible for handling automobile and premises liability and other complex bodily injury litigation against FCCI insureds, to include pre-trial, mediation, trial, and post-trial resolution. FCCI&rsquo;s Senior Trial Attorney will independently prepare and manage pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions and any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of FCCI insureds in accordance with sound litigation practices. As part of those duties, the Senior Trial Attorney will drive results to recognize, promote, and identify settlement opportunities, including all aspects of liability and damages. The successful candidate must be team-oriented and collaborative. Overall, the Senior Trial Attorney will engage in all aspects of FCCI&rsquo;s Staff Counsel policies and procedures, including coordinating case handling in partnership with FCCI&rsquo;s Claims Department. Significant experience in bodily injury litigation and jury trial experience are required. Some experience in the area of construction defect litigation would be helpful in order to occasionally assist attorneys whose primary responsibility is for cases involving construction.

Position is a home based, remote position. Travel will be required for non-remote legal proceedings and occasional travel will be required to FCCI&rsquo;s Sarasota home office.

In exchange for your talents, FCCI offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package which includes:
<ul>
<li>Flexible Work Environment</li>
<li>Paid Family Leave</li>
<li>Competitive PTO &amp; Holidays</li>
<li>Recognition &amp; Bonus Programs</li>
<li>Medical, Vision, Dental &amp; Life Insurance</li>
<li>Employee Referral Bonus</li>
<li>Paid Volunteer Time</li>
<li>401(k) Match &amp; Profit-Sharing</li>
</ul>
The salary range for this position is $128,396-$197,729 annually. This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary will vary based on applicant&rsquo;s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Please apply via our website at www.fcci-group.com.
Drug Free Workplace (*Pre-employment drug screen is conducted for all positions)</div>

Senior Trial Attorney-Staff Counsel

AmTrust Financial

<div>Overview:
<div>
Responsible for managing a workers&rsquo; compensation case load from inception to resolution in the state of New Jersey. Responsibilities include pre-trial discoveries, drafting pleadings, communicating with involved parties, and presenting defense strategies in court. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust&rsquo;s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.</div><div></div><div> 
This is a Hybrid work opportunity covering Courts in the State of New Jersey. The position will be out of the Princeton, NJ office.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Independently represents the Employer/Carrier before the assigned Judge of Workers&rsquo; Compensation Compensation and presents witnesses and evidence at administrative hearings on litigated workers&rsquo; compensation claims.</li><li>
Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of the Employer/Carrier.</li><li>
Prepares pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.</li><li>
Prepares for, attends, and handles all case-related activities.</li><li>
Provides effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims professionals on legal and factual issues.</li><li>
Position requires the use of independent judgment, research, litigation and analytical skills.</li><li>
Assists in developing training materials for the WC Claims Department.</li><li>
Works with the WC Claim Department on special projects related to the practice of workers' compensation.</li><li>
Communicates with the Judges&rsquo; offices, Claims, witnesses, opposing counsel, and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures.</li><li>
Responsible for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.</li><li>
Keeps current with market trends and demands. Attends Continuing Legal Education seminars to maintain high level of professional expertise.</li><li>
Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div>
Required:</div><ul><li>
New Jersey State Bar licensed attorney in good standing.</li><li>
Knowledge of New Jersey Workers' Compensation statutes, case law, and local court policies and procedures.</li><li>
Strong legal research and writing skills.</li><li>
5+ years workers&rsquo; compensation litigation experience</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Preferred:</div><ul><li>
Defense-based workers&rsquo; compensation litigation experience.</li><li>
Experience with legal software and dictation.</li><li>
Experience with Westlaw.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft Word.</li><li>
State Bar licenses in Pennsylvania and/or New York would be a plus, but is not required.</li></ul><div>
This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.</div><div></div><div><div><div> 
The expected salary range for this role is $120,500-$175,000/year.</div></div><div></div><div><div> 
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.</div></div></div>
What We Offer:
<div>
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical &amp; Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses &amp; children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.</div><div></div><div> 
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.</div><div></div><div> 
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.</div></div>

Staff Counsel - NJ Workers' Compensation

YoungWilliams

<div>
 
 Staff Attorney - Nebraska residents only - hybrid work opportunities
 
 
 
 
 
 YoungWilliams PC
 
 
 
 Fremont, NE 68025
 
 
 
 Lincoln, NE 68528
 
 
 
 Norfolk, NE 68701
 
 
 
 Grand Island, NE 68801
 
 
 
 
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 Full-time or Part-time position
 
 
 
 
 Summary Of Position
 
 
 
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 Excellent work/life balance
 
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 Collaborative work environment
 
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 Extensive training
 
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 The Staff Attorney is responsible for providing legal services required to establish paternity and support orders and provide legal advice, counsel, and litigation services for the Nebraska child support program.
 
 
 
 
 Essential Job Requirements
 
 
 
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 Ensures proper legal representation in all child support matters related to paternity and support order establishment and enforcement
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 Negotiates with opposing counsel, attends hearings, and performs other related actions
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 Recommends and reviews legal actions
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 Drafts, reviews, and signs legal documents
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 A Juris Doctor degree and a current license to practice law in the state of Nebraska (or awaiting bar exam results)&nbsp;
 
 
 
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 Hybrid work arrangement; only Nebraska residents can be considered.
 
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Staff Attorney

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 Summary of Position
 
 
 The Staff Attorney is responsible for providing all legal services required to establish paternity, child support, medical support and the enforcement of new and existing orders. The Attorney provides legal advice, counsel and litigation services.
 
 Essential Job Requirements
 
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 Ensures proper legal representation in all child support matters related to paternity and support order establishment and enforcement.
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 Negotiates with opposing counsel, attends hearings, and performs other related actions
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 Recommends and reviews legal actions.
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 Drafts, reviews, and signs legal documents.
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 Ensures all orders contain required federal and state elements and vigorously advocates the interests of the state.
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 Updates automated systems with necessary information to monitor each case through the legal process.
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 Provides legal advice to Specialists in completing documents for court filing.
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 Maintains a positive working relationship with State.
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 Attends weekly project team meeting.
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 Applies knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures.
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 Regular and timely attendance
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 Other duties as assigned
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 A Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the state where the project is located.
 
 Required Experience
 
 
 Legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor is desired (child support enforcement preferred).
 
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