## Associate Counsel – Defending Lawsuits in Virginia Courts
GEICO is looking to hire an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Virginia courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Fairfax, VA.
Job duties involve researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda. You will render opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department. Additionally, you will prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and defend by trial or dispositive hearing all matters assigned.
Candidates must have 2-6+ years of related field litigation experience on insurance/defense and/or personal injury. A Juris Doctor degree is required, as is admission to the Virginia Bar. Must be licensed in good standing and meet mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements. Travel may be required for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences. Must be able to document files clearly and concisely, follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, and have strong organization, priority setting, and multi-tasking skills. Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.
Preferred qualifications include civil litigation experience and insurance defense-related litigation experience. Must communicate professionally in person, by phone, and in writing.
This is a remote position (#LI
- MD2). The annual salary range is $118,900.00 – $186,550.00. The above annual salary range is a general guideline; multiple factors are considered, including scope and responsibilities, work experience, education and training, work location, and market and business considerations. At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. GEICO offers a rewarding career with opportunities for personalized development, mentorship, certification assistance, an inclusive culture, and competitive pay and benefits. GEICO is an equal opportunity employer.
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