Associate Counsel - Houston, TX (Remote)

GEICO•Katy, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

GEICO is seeking an Associate Counsel for its Staff Counsel office in Houston, Texas. The attorney will defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters. The role is remote for candidates within commutable distance of the office and requires travel as needed for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.

Requirements

2–6+ years of experience in a related field, with litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
Juris Doctor degree.
Admission to the Texas Bar.
Must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirements where applicable.
Must be able to travel as required, including to trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.
Ability to document files clearly, concisely, and professionally for 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 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 case value as requested by the Claims Department.
Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions, pretrial examinations, and examinations under oath.
Defend assigned matters at trial or dispositive hearings, as applicable.