Remote Insurance Defense Associate Counsel (NY)

GEICO; United States; Remote; USD 113,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO seeks an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New York courts, with a remote role commuting to Middletown, NY. This position requires a Juris Doctor and admission to the New York Bar, with 2–6+ years of related litigation experience.

The role involves researching laws, preparing pleadings and motions, and defending matters at trial or dispositive hearings. Travel to trials, hearings, and depositions may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Research laws and prepare briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Render opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by Claims.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research

Written communication

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Licensed in New York (Bar)

Job description

GEICO seeks an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New York courts, with a remote role commuting to Middletown, NY. This position requires a Juris Doctor and admission to the New York Bar, with 2–6+ years of related litigation experience.

The role involves researching laws, preparing pleadings and motions, and defending matters at trial or dispositive hearings. Travel to trials, hearings, and depositions may be required.