Remote Insurance Defense Counsel (CA)

GEICO; United States; Remote; USD 127,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO Counsel is a remote-friendly role focused on defending lawsuits in California. The position requires a JD, California Bar admission, and 7+ years of insurance/defense litigation experience. Remote work within the United States is supported, with travel as needed for court appearances and depositions.

The role involves researching laws, drafting briefs and memoranda, and providing liability and damages opinions to the Claims Department. Strong writing and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of insurance/defense/personal injury litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• Licensed to practice in California and in good standing.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Strong written communication and file documentation.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Researching laws and preparing briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value for the Claims Department.
• Handling pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and trials as applicable.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance defense

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor

California Bar Admission

Job description

GEICO Counsel is a remote-friendly role focused on defending lawsuits in California. The position requires a JD, California Bar admission, and 7+ years of insurance/defense litigation experience. Remote work within the United States is supported, with travel as needed for court appearances and depositions.

The role involves researching laws, drafting briefs and memoranda, and providing liability and damages opinions to the Claims Department. Strong writing and organizational skills are essential.