Remote Associate Counsel - Insurance Defense & Injury

GEICO; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical and mentalhealth

Tuition assistance & workplace flexibl

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel for its Portland, OR operations. The role involves defending lawsuits filed in Oregon courts and handling first-party insurance defense. The attorney will research laws, prepare briefs, and manage pleadings, motions, discovery, and trials.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, is admitted to the Oregon Bar in good standing, and has 2-6+ years of relevant litigation experience. Occasional travel for trials and meetings is required.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Licensed to practice in Oregon (in good standing).
• 2-6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury (Required).
• Ability to travel for trials, hearings, depositions, and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Defend lawsuits filed in Oregon courts and handle first-party insurance defense.
• Research laws and prepare legal briefs.
• Render opinions on liability and damages; handle pleadings, motions, discovery, and trials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel for its Portland, OR operations. The role involves defending lawsuits filed in Oregon courts and handling first-party insurance defense. The attorney will research laws, prepare briefs, and manage pleadings, motions, discovery, and trials.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, is admitted to the Oregon Bar in good standing, and has 2-6+ years of relevant litigation experience. Occasional travel for trials and meetings is required.