[Hiring] Associate Counsel @GEICO

Role Description

GEICO is looking to hire an Associate Counsel, PIP to defend arbitrations and lawsuits filed in New Jersey and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in New Jersey.

• Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
• Rendering opinions on coverage, medical necessity/causation, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
• Preparing and handling arbitration submissions, examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable

Qualifications

• 2 to 6+ years of experience in litigation
• Juris Doctor degree (REQUIRED)
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (REQUIRED)
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New Jersey 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

Requirements

• Civil litigation experience
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience and/or personal injury
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone, and written correspondence/email

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Benefits
• Flexibility to support your well-being and future
• Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance
• Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success

Company Description

Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here.

The GEICO Pledge:

• Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.
• Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
• Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
• Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.