Senior Insurance Defense Counsel (Remote - TX)

Government Employees Insurance Company; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 119,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO Counsel in Austin, Texas defends lawsuits filed in Texas courts and other first party insurance defense matters. The Staff Counsel office is located in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities include researching laws, preparing briefs and memoranda, handling pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. A JD and Texas Bar admission are required; travel may be required, with some remote work from the Austin area possible.

Qualifications

• 7-9+ years of related field litigation experience in insurance defense.
• Juris Doctor degree required; admitted to Texas Bar.
• Must travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, meetings.
• Clear, concise, professional written communication; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value for the Claims Department.
• Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial/ dispositive hearings.

Skills

Texas Bar Admission

Juris Doctor

Insurance defense litigation

Legal travel

Written & oral communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

GEICO Counsel in Austin, Texas defends lawsuits filed in Texas courts and other first party insurance defense matters. The Staff Counsel office is located in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities include researching laws, preparing briefs and memoranda, handling pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. A JD and Texas Bar admission are required; travel may be required, with some remote work from the Austin area possible.