Associate Counsel (Remote)

$110,000 - $205,000/Yr

Geico - Concord, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Concord, CA

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About the position

The Associate Counsel position at GEICO involves defending lawsuits filed in California courts, focusing on first-party insurance defense. The role requires legal research, preparation of legal documents, and providing opinions on liability and damages. The position is remote and offers a competitive salary range.

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, including depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath.
• Defending by trial or dispositive hearing all matters assigned, as applicable.

Requirements

• 2-6+ years of litigation experience in insurance/defense and/or personal injury (REQUIRED).
• Juris Doctor degree (REQUIRED).
• Admission to the California Bar (REQUIRED).
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in California and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable.
• Ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.
• Ability to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution.
• Strong organization, priority setting, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.

Nice-to-haves

• Civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience.
• Ability to communicate professionally in person, via telephone, and in written correspondence/email.

Benefits

• 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.