Associate Counsel - Hackensack, NJ (Remote)

GEICO; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO seeks an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits in New Jersey courts and handle first‑party insurance defense. The role is remote but associated with the Hackensack, NJ area, coordinating with local teams and courts.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctor and NJ Bar admission, with 2–6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense or personal injury, and must be able to travel for trials and hearings as required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Bar admission in good standing in New Jersey.
• 2–6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense or personal injury.

Responsibilities

• Defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and handle first‑party insurance defense.
• Research applicable laws, draft legal briefs and opinions.
• Assess liability and damages; manage all stages of litigation including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trials.

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

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Associate Counsel - Hackensack, NJ (Remote)

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Organising Institution / Firm

GEICO

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Hackensack, NJ (Remote)

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Juris Doctor degree; Admission to New Jersey Bar; 2-6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense or personal injury.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Associate Counsel - Hackensack, NJ (Remote)
Category: Jobs
Organiser: GEICO
Description: GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and handle first‑party insurance defense. The role involves researching laws, preparing legal briefs and opinions, rendering assessments on liability and damages, and managing all stages of litigation including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trials. The position is remote but associated with the Hackensack, NJ area.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be admitted to the New Jersey Bar in good standing. A minimum of 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury is required. Candidates must be able to travel for trials and hearings as required and possess strong organizational and communication skills.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Hackensack, NJ (Remote)
Fees: None
Application Link: Not specified
Contact Information: Not specified