Remote Associate Counsel: Insurance Defense (TX)

GEICO; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 105,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts. The position is remote with commutable distance to Austin, TX, and part of GEICO Staff Counsel located in Austin.

The role focuses on researching laws, preparing briefs, and providing opinions on liability, damages, and value during claims handling. Qualified candidates have 2–6+ years of related field litigation experience, a Juris Doctor, and Texas Bar admission.

Qualifications

• 2-6+ years of experience in related field litigation in insurance/defense and/or personal injury.
• Juris Doctor degree required; Texas Bar admission required.
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet CLE requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation experience

Texas Bar admission

Travel ability

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts. The position is remote with commutable distance to Austin, TX, and part of GEICO Staff Counsel located in Austin.

The role focuses on researching laws, preparing briefs, and providing opinions on liability, damages, and value during claims handling. Qualified candidates have 2–6+ years of related field litigation experience, a Juris Doctor, and Texas Bar admission.