Associate Counsel - Bronx, NY (Remote)

Government Employees Insurance Company; Melville (NY); Remote; USD 118,900 - 186,550; Full time

Job summary

Government Employees Insurance Company is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in NewYork courts. This remote position requires travel to various NewYork City venues for trials and hearings.

Applicants should have 2 to 6 years of litigation experience in insurance defense, a Juris Doctor degree, and be admitted to the NewYork Bar. The annual salary range is $118,900 to $186,550 based on experience and other factors.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
• Admission to the NewYork Bar and license to practice law in good standing.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Research applicable laws and prepare legal briefs.
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Travel as required for trials and hearings.

Skills

Litigation experience in insurance defense

Strong written documentation skills

Professional communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Associate Counsel – NewYork

GEICO is hiring an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in NewYork courts and other first‑party insurance defense.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Research applicable laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Render opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department.
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions, examinations before trial, examinations under oath, and defense by trial or dispositive hearing on all matters assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
• Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to the NewYork Bar and license to practice law in good standing, with all required continuing legal education.
• Strong written documentation skills and ability to produce clear, concise professional written matter.
• Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, and manage multiple priorities.
• Travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience.
• Insurance‑defense related litigation experience.
• Professional communication skills in person, telephone, and written correspondence.

Location and Travel

Remote. Must be able to travel to NewYork City venues (Manhattan, Staten Island, Bronx) and other locations as required.

Salary and Compensation

Annual salary range $118,900 to $186,550. Final offer based on scope, experience, education, training, work location, market, and business considerations.

GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates.

GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.