Remote Associate Counsel – Insurance Defense Litigator

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

Job summary

GEICO seeks an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits in New Jersey courts. Based in West Orange, NJ with REMOTE options, the role focuses on litigation in insurance defense and related matters. Requires a NJ Bar license and strong organizational skills.

Ideal candidates have 2–6+ years of litigation experience and a JD. Travel to trials and hearings may be required; GEICO emphasizes equal opportunity and professional growth within Staff Counsel.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6+ years of experience in litigation in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar and in good standing; CLE requirements where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value for the Claims Department.
• Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and defending in trial or dispositive hearings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong organization

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Admission to the New Jersey Bar

Licensed in good standing in NJ

Job description

GEICO seeks an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits in New Jersey courts. Based in West Orange, NJ with REMOTE options, the role focuses on litigation in insurance defense and related matters. Requires a NJ Bar license and strong organizational skills.

Ideal candidates have 2–6+ years of litigation experience and a JD. Travel to trials and hearings may be required; GEICO emphasizes equal opportunity and professional growth within Staff Counsel.