Associate Counsel - Savannah

GEICO; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Savannah, Georgia is seeking a qualified legal professional with litigation experience to prepare legal documents and defend cases. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in Georgia. This position offers a salary up to $185,525, comprehensive benefits, and flexible workplace options, allowing for up to four weeks of remote work per year. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence in customer service.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401K with 6% match

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
• Admission to the Georgia bar and licensed in good standing to practice law in Georgia.
• Ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, and other professional engagements.

Responsibilities

• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Render opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department.
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions and examinations before trial.
• Defend assigned cases by trial or dispositive hearing.
• Document files in a clear, concise, professional manner for various stakeholders.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong organizational skills

Professional communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Employer Industry: Insurance

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $185,525
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Flexible workplace options, including the ability to work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a 401K with a 6% match and tuition assistance
• Supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee engagement and recognition
• Dynamic work environment focused on innovation and exceeding customer expectations

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
• Render opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions and examinations before trial
• Defend assigned cases by trial or dispositive hearing
• Document files in a clear, concise, professional manner for various stakeholders

What is Required (Qualifications):

• 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
• Juris Doctor degree
• Admission to the Georgia bar and licensed in good standing to practice law in Georgia
• Ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, and other professional engagements
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow complex instructions

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Civil litigation experience
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience
• Professional communication skills in person, via telephone, and in written correspondence