Associate Counsel - Austin, TX
About The Position
GEICO is hiring an Associate Counsel for its Staff Counsel office in Austin, Texas. The attorney will defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters. The role includes legal research and preparation of briefs, opinions, and memoranda; advising the Claims Department on liability, damages, and case value; and handling pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, examinations under oath, trials, and dispositive hearings, as applicable. The position is remote for candidates within commuting distance of the Austin office and may require travel for trials, hearings, depositions, meetings, and conferences.
Requirements
- 2–6+ years of related field litigation experience involving insurance defense and/or personal injury.
- Juris Doctor degree.
- Admission to the Texas Bar.
- Be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet and maintain applicable licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirements.
- Ability to travel as required, including to trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.
- Ability to document files in clear, concise, professional writing that can be understood by customers, clients, coworkers, and other employees.
- Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve or facilitate resolution of conflicts, and demonstrate strong organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.
Nice To Haves
- Civil litigation experience.
- Insurance defense-related litigation experience.
- Ability to communicate professionally in person, by telephone, and through written correspondence or email.
Responsibilities
- Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
- Render opinions on liability, damages, and case value as requested by the Claims Department.
- Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery.
- Conduct depositions and examinations before trial, and examinations under oath.
- Defend assigned matters at trial or dispositive hearings, as applicable.
Benefits
- Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
- Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support well-being and future needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
