Counsel - Austin / San Antonio, TX (Remote)

GEICO; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 118,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Counsel to join its team, specializing in defending lawsuits in Texas courts. This role involves researching laws, preparing legal documents, and providing expert opinions on liability and damages. The ideal candidate will have significant litigation experience, a Juris Doctor degree, and be admitted to the Texas Bar. This position offers a unique opportunity to work remotely while contributing to a dynamic legal team. Join a company that values your expertise and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your professional journey.

Benefits

Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training and Licensures

Qualifications

• 7-9+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense or personal injury.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Texas and meet CLE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery for trials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Technical information application

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

GEICO is looking to hire Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in either Austin OR San Antonio, Texas.

Job duties and responsibilities:

1. Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
2. Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
3. Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable

Qualifications:

1. 7-9+ years in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury REQUIRED
2. Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
3. Admission to the Texas Bar REQUIRED
4. Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
5. Must be able to travel as required, including but not limited, to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences
6. Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers and other employees of the organization
7. Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting and multi-tasking skills
8. Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Civil litigation experience
2. Insurance defense-related litigation experience
3. Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email

Location – REMOTE. Must be within commutable distance from either Austin OR San Antonio site location.

Annual Salary

$118,900.00 - $185,525.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.