Remote Insurance Defense Counsel — Associate

Government Employees Insurance Company; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 105,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO seeks an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits in Texas courts. The role is with GEICO Staff Counsel, based in Austin with remote-eligible options. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting briefs, and trial defense.

Required: Juris Doctor, Texas Bar admission, 2–6+ years of related litigation experience; travel as needed; strong writing and organizational skills. GEICO offers competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 2-6+ years of experience in 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 CME requirements
• Must be able to travel as required (trials, hearings, depositions, conferences)
• Ability to document files clearly and professionally
• Ability to follow complex instructions, be organized and multitask
• Willingness to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information

Responsibilities

• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
• Render opinions on liability, damages, and value for the Claims Department
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions and examinations under oath
• Defend by trial or dispositive hearing all matters assigned

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

GEICO seeks an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits in Texas courts. The role is with GEICO Staff Counsel, based in Austin with remote-eligible options. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting briefs, and trial defense.

Required: Juris Doctor, Texas Bar admission, 2–6+ years of related litigation experience; travel as needed; strong writing and organizational skills. GEICO offers competitive pay.