Associate Counsel (Remote)

GEICO is looking to hire an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Austin.                                  

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda

• Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department

• Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable

Qualifications:

• 2-6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience on insurance/defense/and or personal injury 

• Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED

• Admission to the Texas Bar REQUIRED

• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable

• Must be able to travel as required, including but not limited, to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences

• 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

• Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting and multi-tasking skills

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Civil litigation experience

• Insurance defense-related litigation experience

• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email

Location – REMOTE (Commutable distance to office)

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Annual Salary

$102,000.00 - $181,000.00

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 …