Coverage Counsel

GEICO

Coverage Counsel advising insurance claims organizations on complex coverage issues. Managing litigation related to personal auto, umbrella, and commercial insurance policies in state and federal courts.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $118,900 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise the claims organization on coverage issues, including interpretation of policy language and application to specific claims
Manage and litigate coverage disputes, including declaratory judgment actions and appeals
Provide legal guidance on bad faith and extra-contractual allegations related to coverage matters
Conduct factual and legal research, draft coverage opinions, and develop in-house presentations on coverage topics
Review documents and provide recommendations to Legal Department management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
3–7 years of substantive experience in coverage litigation, including direct involvement in coverage disputes, declaratory judgment actions, and related insurance litigation
Proven track record of managing complex coverage matters, including bad faith and extra-contractual claims
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex coverage concepts to claims professionals and non-lawyers
Experience conducting factual and legal research, drafting coverage opinions, and preparing litigation documents.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
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.
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

coverage litigationdeclaratory judgment actionslegal researchdrafting coverage opinionslitigation document preparation

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdecision-making skillswritten communication skillsverbal communication skills

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)admission to practice law