Senior Contracts Paralegal - Chevy Chase, MD (HYBRID)

Geico is seeking a paralegal to support primarily the transactional or corporate practices of the GEICO Legal Department. Some areas to be supported include commercial and technology contracting, real estate, or other transactional or advice practices. Substantive support may include reviewing third-party contracts, communicating with internal or external stakeholders, drafting deal memos, or conducting a variety of legal research. This individual will work independently and effectively collaborate with a project team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong attention to detail, produces excellent work product, and thinks strategically.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide support to a specialized area within the Legal Department using a high degree of analytical, communication and organizational skills

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

• Present recommendations and exercise some independent judgement while developing specialty expertise

• Prepare agreements, documents, and provide research and background information under the direction of an attorney

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

• Be able to identify specific as well as broad, underlying issues in area of expertise and work independently on complex assignments without direct supervision.

• Handle paralegal assignments related to other areas of the law

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of paralegal experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

• Strong research skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills

• Curiosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn new legal and regulatory areas

• Leadership skills including an ability to lead large initiatives and collaborate effectively with project teams

• Preferred 2+ years experience supporting vendor or real estate contract review including researching and redlining contracts

• Preferred 2+ years of legal data review and legal research experience

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

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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.