Remote Insurance Defense Counsel (NJ Bar)

Geico; Marlton (NJ); Remote; USD 113,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel for Marlton, NJ (Remote). The role focuses on defending lawsuits in New Jersey courts and other first-party insurance defense matters.

The attorney will research laws, draft briefs, and provide opinions for the Claims Department while maintaining compliance with NJ licensure and continuing education. The position requires NJ bar admission, 2–6+ years of insurance defense litigation experience, and the ability to travel for trials and depositions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years to 6+ years of experience in litigation in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
• Juris Doctor degree is required.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required.
• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey in good standing; CLE requirements apply.
• Willingness to travel for trials, hearings, depositions and meetings.
• Strong written communication and file documentation skills.
• Ability to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.

Responsibilities

• Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value per Claims Department requests.
• Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions and examinations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel for Marlton, NJ (Remote). The role focuses on defending lawsuits in New Jersey courts and other first-party insurance defense matters.

The attorney will research laws, draft briefs, and provide opinions for the Claims Department while maintaining compliance with NJ licensure and continuing education. The position requires NJ bar admission, 2–6+ years of insurance defense litigation experience, and the ability to travel for trials and depositions.