Associate Counsel – Insurance Defense Litigation (Remote)

GEICO•Fairfax, VA

7d•Remote

About The Position

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to join its Staff Counsel team in Virginia. The attorney will defend lawsuits in Virginia courts and handle first-party insurance defense matters, managing cases throughout the litigation process and developing legal strategy. The role includes conducting and defending depositions, handling motions and discovery, and representing GEICO in hearings and trials. The Associate Counsel will work closely with Claims partners while building courtroom and litigation experience. The position is remote, with travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, meetings, and conferences.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Admission to the Virginia Bar and an active license in good standing.
2–6+ years of relevant litigation experience, including insurance defense, civil litigation, and/or personal injury matters.
Ability to maintain all applicable licensing and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements.
Strong legal research, writing, analysis, and advocacy skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities.
Ability to analyze complex legal and procedural information and apply it effectively.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, meetings, and conferences.

Nice To Haves

Civil litigation experience.
Insurance defense litigation experience.
Experience independently handling matters through key stages of the litigation lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Manage and defend assigned litigation matters from inception through resolution, including trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable.
Develop case strategy and provide legal analysis regarding liability, damages, and case value.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, briefs, legal opinions, and memoranda.
Conduct and defend depositions, examinations under oath, and other pretrial proceedings.
Research applicable laws, regulations, and legal issues to support case strategy.
Partner with the Claims Department to provide practical legal counsel and recommendations.
Represent GEICO in trials, hearings, conferences, and other proceedings as required.
Maintain clear, concise, and professional case documentation and communications.