Insurance Defense Counsel – Remote (Texas)

geico; Katy (TX); Remote; USD 113,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO seeks an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits in Texas courts and elsewhere for first-party insurance defense. The position sits with GEICO Staff Counsel in Houston, with remote work options as noted.

The role requires 2–6+ years of related litigation experience, a Juris Doctor, and Texas Bar admission. Travel to trials, hearings, and meetings is expected; the salary range is publicly listed and reflects the role’s responsibilities and location.

Qualifications

• 2–6+ years of experience in related field litigation (insurance/defense/personal injury).
• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing required.
• Willingness to travel for trials, hearings, and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Research laws and prepare briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Render opinions on liability, damages, and value for Claims.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and handle depositions and trials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance defense

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar Admission

Job description

GEICO seeks an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits in Texas courts and elsewhere for first-party insurance defense. The position sits with GEICO Staff Counsel in Houston, with remote work options as noted.

The role requires 2–6+ years of related litigation experience, a Juris Doctor, and Texas Bar admission. Travel to trials, hearings, and meetings is expected; the salary range is publicly listed and reflects the role’s responsibilities and location.