Associate Counsel – Insurance Defense Litigation (Remote)

GEICO; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 105,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO in Virginia seeks an Associate Counsel with substantial litigation experience to defend lawsuits and manage first-party insurance defense matters. You will handle depositions, motions, discovery, and hearings, collaborating with Claims to provide practical legal counsel.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, Virginia Bar admission, and 2–6+ years of experience, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. Travel for trials and conferences is required.

Qualifications

• JD degree required.
• Admission to Virginia Bar and active license in good standing.
• 2–6+ years of relevant litigation experience, including insurance defense, civil litigation or personal injury matters.
• Licensing and CLE requirements must be maintained.
• Strong legal research, writing, analysis, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple matters and priorities.
• Ability to analyze complex legal and procedural information and apply it effectively.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for trials, hearings, depositions, meetings, and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Manage and defend assigned litigation matters from inception through resolution, including trial or dispositive hearing where applicable.
• Develop case strategy and provide legal analysis regarding liability, damages, and case value.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, briefs, legal opinions, and memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions, examinations under oath, and other pretrial proceedings.
• Research applicable laws, regulations, and legal issues to support case strategy.
• Partner with the Claims Department to provide practical legal counsel and recommendations.
• Represent GEICO in trials, hearings, conferences, and other proceedings as required.
• Maintain clear, concise, and professional case documentation and communications.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy skills

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.

Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to join our Staff Counsel team in Virginia. This is an opportunity for an attorney with litigation experience to take an active role defending lawsuits in Virginia courts and handling first-party insurance defense matters.

In this role, you'll manage cases through the litigation process, develop legal strategy, take and defend depositions, handle motions and discovery, and represent GEICO in hearings and trials. You'll work closely with Claims partners while building valuable courtroom and litigation experience.

What You’ll Do

As Associate Counsel, you will:

• Manage and defend assigned litigation matters from inception through resolution, including trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable.
• Develop case strategy and provide legal analysis regarding liability, damages, and case value.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, briefs, legal opinions, and memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions, examinations under oath, and other pretrial proceedings.
• Research applicable laws, regulations, and legal issues to support case strategy.
• Partner with the Claims Department to provide practical legal counsel and recommendations.
• Represent GEICO in trials, hearings, conferences, and other proceedings as required.
• Maintain clear, concise, and professional case documentation and communications.

What You’ll Need

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Admission to the Virginia Bar and active license in good standing.
• 2–6+ years of relevant litigation experience, including experience in insurance defense, civil litigation, and/or personal injury matters.
• Ability to maintain all applicable licensing and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements.
• Strong legal research, writing, analysis, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities.
• Ability to analyze complex legal and procedural information and apply it effectively.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, meetings, and conferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense litigation experience.
• Experience independently handling matters through key stages of the litigation lifecycle.

Location – REMOTE

Annual Salary

$104,550.00 - $186,550.00

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.

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.

Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

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 hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

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.