Associate Counsel

October 11, 2024

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GEICO

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GEICO is a well-known American auto insurance company, providing coverage to a wide range of customers. As a leading provider of car insurance, GEICO is known for its innovative marketing and customer-centric services, delivering affordable insurance options. The company utilizes a user-friendly website for managing policies and claims, applying necessary online privacy measures to protect personal data and improve user experience. While primarily focused on auto insurance, GEICO also offers other types of insurance, including homeowner and renter policies.

Auto Insurance • RV Insurance • ATV Insurance • Boat Insurance • Motorcycle Insurance

10,000+ employees

Founded 1936

💸 Finance

📋 Description

• GEICO is looking to hire an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and other first party insurance defense. • 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.

🎯 Requirements

• 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 • Must be able to travel as required • Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner • 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

🏖️ 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 *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.