Remote Associate Counsel — Insurance Defense (TX)

Geico; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO seeks an Associate Counsel for Houston, TX, with remote/hybrid flexibility. The role defends lawsuits in Texas courts and other first-party insurance defenses, reporting to GEICO Staff Counsel.

Candidates need 2–6+ years of related litigation experience and must be admitted to the Texas Bar. This position requires strong legal research and writing, the ability to manage pleadings and discovery, and willingness to travel for trials and hearings.

Qualifications

• 2–6+ years of insurance/defense/personal injury litigation experience.
• Admission to the Texas Bar is REQUIRED.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Texas and maintain CLE requirements.
• Must be able to travel to trials, hearings, depositions and conferences.

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, and trial/examining under oath.

Skills

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Texas Bar admission

Job description

GEICO seeks an Associate Counsel for Houston, TX, with remote/hybrid flexibility. The role defends lawsuits in Texas courts and other first-party insurance defenses, reporting to GEICO Staff Counsel.

Candidates need 2–6+ years of related litigation experience and must be admitted to the Texas Bar. This position requires strong legal research and writing, the ability to manage pleadings and discovery, and willingness to travel for trials and hearings.