Associate Counsel - Portland, OR

GEICO; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical and mentalhealth

Tuition assistance & workplace flexibl

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel for its Portland, OR operations. The role involves defending lawsuits filed in Oregon courts and handling first-party insurance defense. The attorney will research laws, prepare briefs, and manage pleadings, motions, discovery, and trials.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, is admitted to the Oregon Bar in good standing, and has 2-6+ years of relevant litigation experience. Occasional travel for trials and meetings is required.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Licensed to practice in Oregon (in good standing).
• 2-6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury (Required).
• Ability to travel for trials, hearings, depositions, and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Defend lawsuits filed in Oregon courts and handle first-party insurance defense.
• Research laws and prepare legal briefs.
• Render opinions on liability and damages; handle pleadings, motions, discovery, and trials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Associate Counsel - Portland, OR

Juris Doctor degree, admission to the Oregon Bar, and 2-6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Associate Counsel - Portland, OR
Category: Jobs
Organiser: GEICO
Location: Portland, OR (Remote)
Salary Range: $112,750.00 - $198,850.00 per year
Description:
GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel for its Staff Counsel office in Portland, OR. The selected candidate will defend lawsuits filed in Oregon courts and handle first-party insurance defense. Key responsibilities include researching laws, preparing legal briefs, rendering opinions on liability and damages, and handling pleadings, motions, discovery, and trials.Eligibility:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree (Required).
• Admission to the Oregon Bar and licensed in good standing (Required).
• 2-6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury (Required).
• Ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, and meetings.

Key Benefits:

• 401(k) savings plan with a 6% company match vested from day one.
• Comprehensive medical, mental health, fertility, and adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance and workplace flexibility programs.

Fees: None
Application Deadline: Not specified