[Hiring] Counsel @GEICO

Role Description

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

• 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
  • Examinations under oath
  • Defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable

Qualifications

• 7-9+ years in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury (REQUIRED)
• 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

Requirements

• Civil litigation experience (Preferred)
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience (Preferred)
• 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

Company Description

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.

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. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.