NJ Insurance Defense Associate Counsel – Hybrid/Remote

GEICO; West Orange (NJ); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits across New Jersey, with a hybrid role based in West Orange or Hackensack. The attorney will research laws, draft briefs, and support pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions and trials.

Requirements include a JD, NJ Bar admission, and 2–6+ years in related litigation. Travel for trials and hearings is expected; strong organizational and writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–6+ years in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
• Jurist Doctor degree and NJ Bar in good standing are required.
• Strong written and oral communication with ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Researching laws and preparing briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Handling pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Defending matters in trials or dispositive proceedings across NJ venues.
• Maintain clear, professional file documentation for Claims Department.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Litigation support

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor

NJ Bar Admission

Job description

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits across New Jersey, with a hybrid role based in West Orange or Hackensack. The attorney will research laws, draft briefs, and support pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions and trials.

Requirements include a JD, NJ Bar admission, and 2–6+ years in related litigation. Travel for trials and hearings is expected; strong organizational and writing skills are essential.