Remote Associate Counsel - Insurance Defense (TX)

GEICO; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to join its Staff Counsel team in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on defending lawsuits in Texas courts, handling first-party defense and related tasks, with remote work options for candidates within commuting distance to the office.

The successful candidate will conduct legal research, prepare briefs and memoranda, and provide opinions on liability and damages while managing all facets of litigation from pleadings to trials.

Qualifications

• JD required and Texas Bar in good standing.
• 2-6+ years in insurance defense or personal injury litigation.
• Willingness to travel for legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs and memoranda.
• Render opinions on liability and damages; advise on strategy.
• Manage all aspects of litigation including pleadings, discovery, depositions and trials.
• Travel as needed to support matters.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Briefs & memoranda

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar admission

Job description

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to join its Staff Counsel team in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on defending lawsuits in Texas courts, handling first-party defense and related tasks, with remote work options for candidates within commuting distance to the office.

The successful candidate will conduct legal research, prepare briefs and memoranda, and provide opinions on liability and damages while managing all facets of litigation from pleadings to trials.