Remote Associate Counsel, Insurance Defense & Litigation

GEICO Norwalk; Katy (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO Staff Counsel in Houston, TX seeks an Associate Counsel with 2–6+ years of insurance-defense litigation experience. A JD andTexas Bar license are required, with ongoing CLE participation. The role involves litigation work, travel to trials, and collaboration with the Claims Department.

Responsibilities include researching, drafting memoranda, pleadings, motions, and managing discovery through trial, with emphasis on clear documentation and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Must have 2–6+ years of litigation experience in insurance/defense/personal injury.
• Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED.
• Admission to the Texas Bar REQUIRED.
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet CLE requirements.
• Must be able to travel as required to attend trials, hearings, depositions, meetings and conferences.
• Strong written communication and organizational/multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Research laws and prepare briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Render opinions on liability, damages, and value for the Claims Department.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions and examinations, and handle trial or dispositive hearings.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar admission

Licensed to practice in Texas

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements

Job description

GEICO Staff Counsel in Houston, TX seeks an Associate Counsel with 2–6+ years of insurance-defense litigation experience. A JD andTexas Bar license are required, with ongoing CLE participation. The role involves litigation work, travel to trials, and collaboration with the Claims Department.

Responsibilities include researching, drafting memoranda, pleadings, motions, and managing discovery through trial, with emphasis on clear documentation and professional communication.