Staff Counsel, Support Supervisor – PIP - Florida (HYBRID)

GEICO is looking to hire a Staff Counsel, Support Supervisor – PIP.  Under the direct supervision of a manager, the Support Supervisor will supervise the activities of Legal Support Staff – PIP. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Interview and/or approve job applicants for employment.

• Conducts and/or reviews associate performance appraisals.

• Selects candidates and submits hiring decisions for management approval.

• Initiates and recommends salary adjustments, performance ratings, and other personnel changes.

• Coaches and counsels associates and takes disciplinary action or terminates the employment of associates as appropriate.

• Responsible for managing associates who fulfill support responsibilities for the Legal organization whose duties, among other things, may include:

  • Scheduling court, arbitration, and/or EUO assignments

  • Handling incoming and outgoing mail; entering data into the appropriate business systems

  • Drafting, generating and typing legal pleadings, motions, interrogatories, notices to admit, expert witness disclosures, discovery demands and responses, legal correspondence and other legal documents

  • Reviewing and processing court decisions

• Audits work and processes for accuracy and quality.

• Coaches and coordinates the training of associates.

• Recommends and revises training manuals as necessary.

• Institutes new procedures when authorized.

• Writes, updates, or enforces work procedures.

• Investigates, resolves, and/or supervises implementation of changes, if any, to daily work issues.

• Reviews file contents and coordinates the completion of discovery including the signature of the client for filing.

• Interacts with Judges, court clerks, plaintiff’s attorneys, clients, partners, stakeholders, and other business units to schedule events and resolve problems.

• Performs legal research and assists with special projects, as requested.

• May serve as liaison for the office and provide assistance as needed in the use and implementation and improvement of Department systems and software.

• Assists in preparation of departmental plans and budgets.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 years experience serving an established Legal organization in a support capacity.

• Based on jurisdiction, may need to obtain and maintain a notary license.

• Experience in management, specifically in the legal field.

• Has reviewed invoices to ensure compliance with the Company’s Expense Policy and handles in accordance with established procedures.

Preferred Experience:

• Has experience in personal injury litigation

• Experience in the auto insurance industry

Location – Hybrid: The individual will be required to work 2-3 days onsite.

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 Assistance
• 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.