Associate Counsel - West Orange, NJ (Remote)

GEICO; West Orange (NJ); Remote; USD 119,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree, NJ Bar admission, and 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience.

The position involves researching laws, preparing briefs, handling pleadings, motions and discovery, and representing the company in trials or dispositive hearings. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters.
• Research applicable laws and prepare legal briefs.
• Handle pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Represent the company in trials or dispositive hearings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Associate Counsel - West Orange, NJ (Remote)

GEICO

West Orange, NJ (Remote)

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

Title: Associate Counsel - West Orange, NJ (Remote)

Category: Jobs

Organiser: GEICO

Location: West Orange, NJ (Remote)

Description: GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters. The role involves researching laws, preparing legal briefs, handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, and representing the company in trials or dispositive hearings.

Eligibility:

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

Salary/Remuneration: $118,900.00 - $186,550.00 per year

Fees: None

Deadline: Not specified