Insurance Defense Associate Counsel — Remote 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

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.