Counsel - Austin, TX (Remote)

GEICO • Austin, TX

2d • $118,900 - $185,525 • Remote

About The Position

GEICO is seeking Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel and is based remotely, with the candidate required to live within commuting distance of the Austin, Texas site. The role includes researching applicable law, preparing legal documents, advising the Claims Department on liability, damages, and case value, and handling assigned matters through trial or dispositive hearings as applicable. Travel may be required for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.

Requirements

• 7–9+ years of related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
• Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to the Texas Bar.
• Licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and able to meet and maintain applicable licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirements.
• Able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner for customers, clients, coworkers, and other employees.
• Able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and demonstrate strong organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.
• Able to travel as required.

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.
• Handle depositions and examinations before trial, as well as examinations under oath.
• Defend assigned matters by trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable.
• Travel as required to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.
• Document files clearly, concisely, and professionally.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree