Associate Counsel, California (Remote)

GEICO • San Diego, CA

1d • $112,750 - $186,550 • Remote

About The Position

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in California courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel, with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Francisco; the listed work location is remote. The role includes researching and analyzing legal issues, advising the Claims Department on liability, damages, and case value, and handling assigned matters through litigation, including trial or dispositive hearings as applicable. Travel is required as needed for trials, hearings, depositions, meetings, and conferences.

Requirements

• 2–6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury; required.
• Juris Doctor degree; required.
• Admission to the California Bar; required.
• Be licensed in good standing to practice law in California and meet and maintain applicable licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirements.
• Be able to travel as required, including to trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.
• Be able to document files clearly, concisely, and professionally for customers, clients, coworkers, and other employees.
• Be able to follow complex instructions, resolve or facilitate resolution of conflicts, and demonstrate strong organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Be able to learn and apply substantial 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 value as requested by the Claims Department.
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions or examinations before trial and examinations under oath.
• Defend assigned matters through trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable.

Benefits

• Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support well-being and future needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree