Remote Associate Counsel - Insurance Defense (TX)

GEICO Norwalk; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 105,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits in Texas courts and other first-party insurance defense matters. The role is with GEICO Staff Counsel in San Antonio, with remote work within commutable distance.

Responsibilities include legal research, drafting briefs and memoranda, and handling pleadings, motions, and depositions. Requires a JD, Texas Bar admission, and 2–6+ years of related litigation experience; travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–6+ years of related field litigation experience on insurance/defense/personal injury
• Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
• Admission to the Texas Bar REQUIRED
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet licensing requirements including CLE
• Must be able to travel as required (trials, hearings, depositions, meetings)
• Clear, concise written file documentation for customers and colleagues
• Strong organization and multi-tasking abilities

Responsibilities

• Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
• Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by Claims Department
• Handling pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, examinations, and trial/dispositive hearings as assigned

Skills

Litigation experience

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits in Texas courts and other first-party insurance defense matters. The role is with GEICO Staff Counsel in San Antonio, with remote work within commutable distance.

Responsibilities include legal research, drafting briefs and memoranda, and handling pleadings, motions, and depositions. Requires a JD, Texas Bar admission, and 2–6+ years of related litigation experience; travel as needed.