Associate Counsel - Marlton, NJ (Remote)

Geico; Marlton (NJ); Remote; USD 113,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel for Marlton, NJ (Remote). The role focuses on defending lawsuits in New Jersey courts and other first-party insurance defense matters.

The attorney will research laws, draft briefs, and provide opinions for the Claims Department while maintaining compliance with NJ licensure and continuing education. The position requires NJ bar admission, 2–6+ years of insurance defense litigation experience, and the ability to travel for trials and depositions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years to 6+ years of experience in litigation in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
• Juris Doctor degree is required.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required.
• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey in good standing; CLE requirements apply.
• Willingness to travel for trials, hearings, depositions and meetings.
• Strong written communication and file documentation skills.
• Ability to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.

Responsibilities

• Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value per Claims Department requests.
• Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions and examinations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Associate Counsel - Marlton, NJ (Remote)GEICO uses cookies to help us provide the best experience on GEICO Careers. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies. For more information, please visit our cookie policy.### Associate Counsel - Marlton, NJ (Remote)Apply: Remote: Remote (United States): Marlton, NJ: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0066654**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 looking to hire an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Marlton, NJ **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 **Qualifications:*** 2 to 6+ years of experience in litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury **REQUIRED*** Juris Doctor degree **REQUIRED*** Admission to the New Jersey Bar **REQUIRED*** Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New Jersey 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 (Commutable to Marlton, NJ office location)**#LI-MD2**Annual Salary**$112,750.00 - $175,275.00The 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.