Associate Counsel - Houston, TX (Remote)

GEICO; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to join its Staff Counsel team in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on defending lawsuits in Texas courts, handling first-party defense and related tasks, with remote work options for candidates within commuting distance to the office.

The successful candidate will conduct legal research, prepare briefs and memoranda, and provide opinions on liability and damages while managing all facets of litigation from pleadings to trials.

Qualifications

• JD required and Texas Bar in good standing.
• 2-6+ years in insurance defense or personal injury litigation.
• Willingness to travel for legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs and memoranda.
• Render opinions on liability and damages; advise on strategy.
• Manage all aspects of litigation including pleadings, discovery, depositions and trials.
• Travel as needed to support matters.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Briefs & memoranda

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar admission

Job description

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Associate Counsel - Houston, TX (Remote)

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Organising Institution / Firm

GEICO

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Houston, TX (Remote)

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Juris Doctor (JD) degree, Texas Bar admission (good standing), and 2-6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense or personal injury.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Associate Counsel - Houston, TX (Remote)
Category: Jobs
Organiser: GEICO
Description: GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to join its Staff Counsel in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for defending lawsuits filed in Texas courts and handling first-party insurance defense. Key responsibilities include conducting legal research, preparing legal briefs and memoranda, rendering opinions on liability and damages, and managing all aspects of litigation including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trials.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be licensed to practice law in Texas in good standing. Requirements include 2-6+ years of experience in insurance defense or personal injury litigation. Candidates must be capable of traveling for legal proceedings and possess strong multi-tasking and professional communication skills.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Houston, TX (Remote - must be within commutable distance to the office)
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified