Associate Counsel - Richmond, VA

GEICO; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to join its Staff Counsel in Richmond, VA. The successful candidate will defend lawsuits in Virginia courts and handle first-party insurance defense, including researching laws and preparing briefs and memoranda.

Required: Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the Virginia Bar in good standing, with 2–6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense or personal injury. Some travel for trials/hearings is expected.

Qualifications

• JD degree and Virginia Bar in good standing.
• 2–6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
• Willingness to travel for trials and hearings.

Responsibilities

• Defend lawsuits filed in Virginia courts and handle first-party insurance defense.
• Research laws and prepare briefs and memoranda.
• Render opinions on liability and damages.
• Manage pleadings, discovery, and trial representation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Virginia Bar admission

Job description

Juris Doctor (JD) degree; Admission to the Virginia Bar; 2-6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense or personal injury.

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Associate Counsel - Richmond, VA
Category: Jobs
Organiser: GEICO
Description: GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to join its Staff Counsel in Richmond, VA. The successful candidate will be responsible for defending lawsuits filed in Virginia courts and handling first-party insurance defense. Key duties include researching laws, preparing legal briefs and memoranda, rendering opinions on liability and damages, and handling all aspects of litigation including pleadings, discovery, and trial representation.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be admitted to the Virginia Bar in good standing. A minimum of 2-6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury is required. Candidates must be able to travel for trials and hearings and possess strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Richmond, VA / Remote
Fees: None
Application Link: Not specified
Contact Information: Not specified