Associate Counsel, California (Remote)

GEICO; Poway (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to join its Staff Counsel team to defend lawsuits in California courts and manage first-party insurance defense. The role involves preparing pleadings, motions, and discovery, as well as defending the company in trials and dispositive hearings.

The candidate must hold a Juris Doctor degree and be admitted to the California Bar in good standing, with 2–6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense, personal injury, or general defense litigation.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Active admission to the California Bar in good standing required.
• 2–6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense, personal injury, or general defense litigation.

Responsibilities

• Defend lawsuits filed in California courts and manage first-party insurance defense.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery; handle depositions and examinations under oath.
• Defend the company in trials and dispositive hearings; travel as required for trials, hearings, and conferences.

Skills

Litigation experience

Travel for trials

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

California Bar admission

Job description

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Associate Counsel, California (Remote)

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Organising Institution / Firm

GEICO

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Juris Doctor degree; Admission to the California Bar (licensed in good standing); 2-6+ years of litigation experience in insurance, defense, and/or personal injury.

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Title: Associate Counsel, California (Remote)

Category: Jobs

Organiser: GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company)

Description: GEICO is seeking a qualified Associate Counsel to join its Staff Counsel team to defend lawsuits filed in California courts and manage first-party insurance defense. The role involves representing the company in a variety of legal matters, including preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, as well as defending the company in trials and dispositive hearings.

Eligibility:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.
• Active admission to the California Bar in good standing is required.
• 2–6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense, personal injury, or general defense litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle depositions, examinations under oath, and trial proceedings.
• Must be able to travel as required for trials, hearings, and management conferences.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and professional communication skills.

Deadline: Not specified

Location: Remote (California)

Fees: None

Contact Information: Not specified