Legal Counsel - Dallas, TX (Remote)

Geico; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an experiencedAttorney to defend lawsuits in Texas courts for GEICO Staff Counsel in Dallas. The role requires courtroom litigation skills and a focus on insurance defense, with duties spanning research, brief writing, and pre-trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of relevant litigation experience, a Juris Doctor, Texas Bar admission, and the ability to travel for trials, hearings, and depositions as needed. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience in insurance/defense/personal injury.
• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• Ability to travel for trials, hearings and depositions.

Responsibilities

• Researching laws and preparing briefs, opinions and memoranda.
• Rendering liability, damages and value opinions for Claims.
• Preparing pleadings, motions and discovery; handling depositions and trials.

Skills

Litigation

Insurance defense

Legal research

Trial prep

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Why Join GEICO?At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.GEICO is looking to hire an Attorney to defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Dallas, TX.Job duties and responsibilities:Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memorandaRendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims DepartmentPreparing 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 applicableQualifications:7+ years of experience in litigation experience on insurance/defense/and or personal injury REQUIREDJuris Doctor degree REQUIREDAdmission to the Texas Bar REQUIREDMust be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicableMust be able to travel as required, including but not limited, to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferencesMust 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 organizationMust 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 organizationMust be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting and multi-tasking skillsMust be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural informationPreferred Qualifications:Civil litigation experienceInsurance defense-related litigation experienceMust be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/emailLocation – Hybrid/REMOTELI-MD2The GEICO Pledge:Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.