Job Description:
• Defend arbitrations and lawsuits filed in New Jersey and handle other first-party insurance defense matters
• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions and memoranda
• Render opinions on coverage, medical necessity/causation, damages and value as requested by the Claims Department
• Prepare and handle arbitration submissions and examinations under oath
• Defend assigned matters by trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable
• Travel to trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences as required
Requirements:
• 2 to 6+ years of experience in litigation
• Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar REQUIRED
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New Jersey
• Must meet and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
• Must be able to travel as required, including to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences
• Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner
• Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution
• Strong organization, priority-setting and multitasking skills
• Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
• Civil litigation experience preferred
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience and/or personal injury experience preferred
• Must be able to communicate professionally in person, by telephone and in written correspondence/email
• At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position
Benefits:
• Personalized development programs
• Mentorship
• Certification assistance
• Inclusive and collaborative culture
• Competitive pay
• Benefits
• Flexibility to support your well-being and future
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities