Associate Counsel - Queens, NY (Remote)

GEICO; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New York courts and handle other first-party insurance defense. This remote position covers venues within Queens, NY, with remote work from Melville, NY.

The role requires a JD, NY Bar admission, and 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense or personal injury. Travel may be required for trials and depositions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.
• Admission to the New York Bar in good standing is required.
• 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.

Responsibilities

• Defend lawsuits filed in New York courts and handle first-party insurance defense.
• Research applicable laws and prepare legal briefs.
• Render opinions on liability and damages; handle pleadings, motions, and discovery (including depositions).
• Travel to trials, hearings, depositions, and meetings as required.

Skills

New York Bar admission

2-6+ years of litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

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Associate Counsel - Queens, NY (Remote)

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GEICO

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Juris Doctor (JD) degree, New York Bar admission, and 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.

Job

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Title: Associate Counsel - Queens, NY (Remote)
Category: Jobs
Organiser: GEICO
Description: GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New York courts and handle other first-party insurance defense. The role involves researching laws, preparing legal briefs, rendering opinions on liability and damages, and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery (including depositions and examinations before trial). This is a remote position with GEICO Staff Counsel covering venues within Queens, NY.
Eligibility:

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

Salary/Remuneration: $118,900.00 - $186,550.00 per year
Location: Melville, NY (Remote / covering Queens, NY)
Deadline: Not specified