Remote Associate Counsel, Insurance Defense

GEICO; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 105,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO in Virginia seeks an Associate Counsel with substantial litigation experience to defend lawsuits and manage first-party insurance defense matters. You will handle depositions, motions, discovery, and hearings, collaborating with Claims to provide practical legal counsel.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, Virginia Bar admission, and 2–6+ years of experience, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. Travel for trials and conferences is required.

Qualifications

• JD degree required.
• Admission to Virginia Bar and active license in good standing.
• 2–6+ years of relevant litigation experience, including insurance defense, civil litigation or personal injury matters.
• Licensing and CLE requirements must be maintained.
• Strong legal research, writing, analysis, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple matters and priorities.
• Ability to analyze complex legal and procedural information and apply it effectively.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for trials, hearings, depositions, meetings, and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Manage and defend assigned litigation matters from inception through resolution, including trial or dispositive hearing where applicable.
• Develop case strategy and provide legal analysis regarding liability, damages, and case value.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, briefs, legal opinions, and memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions, examinations under oath, and other pretrial proceedings.
• Research applicable laws, regulations, and legal issues to support case strategy.
• Partner with the Claims Department to provide practical legal counsel and recommendations.
• Represent GEICO in trials, hearings, conferences, and other proceedings as required.
• Maintain clear, concise, and professional case documentation and communications.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy skills

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

GEICO in Virginia seeks an Associate Counsel with substantial litigation experience to defend lawsuits and manage first-party insurance defense matters. You will handle depositions, motions, discovery, and hearings, collaborating with Claims to provide practical legal counsel.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, Virginia Bar admission, and 2–6+ years of experience, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. Travel for trials and conferences is required.