Remote Associate Counsel - Insurance Defense (NJ)

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

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree, NJ Bar admission, and 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience.

The position involves researching laws, preparing briefs, handling pleadings, motions and discovery, and representing the company in trials or dispositive hearings. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (licensed and in good standing) is required.
• 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury is required.
• Ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters.
• Research applicable laws and prepare legal briefs.
• Handle pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Represent the company in trials or dispositive hearings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree, NJ Bar admission, and 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience.

The position involves researching laws, preparing briefs, handling pleadings, motions and discovery, and representing the company in trials or dispositive hearings. Travel may be required.