Hybrid Associate Counsel — Liability (Tennessee)

Geico; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO seeks an Associate Counsel - Liability to defend lawsuits in Tennessee courts as part of GEICO Staff Counsel. The role is hybrid and requires a Juris Doctor and admission to the Tennessee Bar.

You will research laws, prepare briefs and memoranda, render liability opinions, and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery through deposition. Travel to trials, hearings, and conferences is required as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-6+ years of experience in related field litigation
• Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
• Admission to the Tennessee Bar REQUIRED
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Tennessee and meet licensing requirements including CLE requirements
• Must be able to travel as required (trials, hearings, depositions, meetings)
• Must be able to document files clearly and professionally

Responsibilities

• Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
• Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value for the Claims Department
• Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions and examinations under oath
• Defending by trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

GEICO seeks an Associate Counsel - Liability to defend lawsuits in Tennessee courts as part of GEICO Staff Counsel. The role is hybrid and requires a Juris Doctor and admission to the Tennessee Bar.

You will research laws, prepare briefs and memoranda, render liability opinions, and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery through deposition. Travel to trials, hearings, and conferences is required as needed.