Associate Counsel - Chicago, IL (REMOTE)

GEICO; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 112,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Counsel to join their team in Chicago. This role involves defending lawsuits and preparing legal documents while ensuring compliance with Illinois laws. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and significant litigation experience, particularly in insurance defense. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid vacation and a 401(k) plan. If you're passionate about law and looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick and Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training and Licensures

Qualifications

• 2-6+ years of litigation experience in insurance/defense/personal injury.
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, defending cases as necessary.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Legal Research

Conflict Resolution

Professional Communication

Organization Skills

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Admission to Illinois Bar

Job description

GEICO is looking to hire an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Illinois courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Chicago.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• 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 and examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable

Basic Qualifications:

• 2-6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience on insurance/defense/and or personal injury

• Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED

• Admission to the Illinois Bar REQUIRED

• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Illinois 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Civil litigation experience

• Insurance defense-related litigation experience

• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email

Location – REMOTE

Annual Salary: $112,750.00 - $175,275.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

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

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

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 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.