Associate Counsel, California - REMOTE

GEICO; Concord (CA); Remote; USD 118,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to handle insurance defense matters and lawsuits in California. This full-time remote position requires a Juris Doctor degree, California Bar admission, and 2-6+ years of litigation experience. The role involves preparing legal documents, rendering opinions, and defending cases in court. GEICO offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

401K with 6% match

Mental health support

Flexible work arrangements

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• 2-6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
• Admission to the California Bar required.
• Licensed and in good standing in California.

Responsibilities

• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Render opinions on liability, damages, and value.
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and defend by trial.

Skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Multi-tasking skills

Professional communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

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GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in California courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel, located in San Francisco, Sacramento, Concord, San Diego, and Los Angeles.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
2. Render opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department.
3. Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions/examinations before trial, examinations under oath, and defend by trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable.

Qualifications

• 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 and in good standing in California, with ability to meet licensing and CLE requirements.
• Willing to travel as needed for trials, hearings, depositions, etc.
• Ability to document files clearly and professionally.
• Strong organizational, conflict resolution, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to learn and apply technical and procedural information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense litigation experience.
• Professional communication skills in person, via phone, and email.

Location

Remote, California.

Salary Range

$118,900.00 - $186,550.00 annually, based on multiple factors including experience, education, and location.

Additional Information

GEICO does not sponsor employment authorization at this time.

The GEICO Pledge

We are committed to innovation, growth, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and shared success.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including a Total Rewards program, 401K with a 6% match, mental health support, flexible work arrangements, and recognition programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Insurance