GEICO is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to serve as a Paralegal in the Legal Department primarily to support the legal teams providing advice related to GEICO’s insurance products and distribution. This position provides a broad range of paralegal support and requires excellent communication and task management skills, as well as interacting confidentially with all levels of leadership. There is also an expectation of strong technical skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  The selected candidate thrives in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

·         Create and execute research plans for various questions related to the regulation of insurance products

·         Collaborate, consult, and provide information with Legal Department attorneys and outside counsel, and collaborate with line of business

·         Research and resolve issues and matters which may involve substantial legal or factual complexity, through detailed research and examination of documentation and factual investigation

·         Evaluate risk/merits of complaints and advise with in-depth communication to supervising attorneys 

·         Conduct or update 50-state surveys on various insurance-law topics

·         Draft summaries or reports to explain research findings to Legal Department management and business partners

·         Participate in insurance-related work teams and activities within the Legal Department

·         Handle paralegal assignments related to other areas of the law

 

Basic Qualifications:

·         A minimum of 4 years’ experience as a paralegal – REQUIRED

·         A minimum of 1 year as an insurance law paralegal – REQUIRED

·         Must be able to multi-task.

·         Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.

·         Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Location: Hybrid – This position requires the individual to work onsite, 3 days per week out of the Chevy Chase, MD office.

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Annual Salary

$90,000.00 - $182,000.00

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’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.

 

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

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.