Associate Counsel

GEICO

. Defend lawsuits filed in New York courts .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $112,750 - $175,275 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation, particularly in insurance defense and personal injury cases, with a strong ability to prepare legal documents and conduct trials. Maintains compliance with New York Bar requirements and excels in professional communication and organization.

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Litigation ExperienceInsurance DefenseJuris Doctor DegreeNew York Bar AdmissionCivil Litigation Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal Brief PreparationPleadings PreparationMotions HandlingDiscovery ManagementTrial DefenseDeposition HandlingConflict ResolutionTechnical Information ApplicationFile Documentation

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationOrganization SkillsPriority-SettingMultitasking Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Practice Law in New YorkContinuing Legal Education (CLE)

Industry Keywords

First-Party Insurance DefensePersonal InjuryExaminations Before TrialExaminations Under OathClaims Department

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defend lawsuits filed in New York courts
Handle other first-party insurance defense matters
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/examinations before trial and examinations under oath
Defend assigned matters by trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 6+ years of experience in related field in litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
Admission to the New York Bar REQUIRED
Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New York
Must meet and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
Must be able to travel as required, including to trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences
Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner
Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution
Strong organization, priority-setting and multitasking skills
Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
Civil litigation experience preferred
Insurance defense-related litigation experience preferred
Professional communication skills in person, by telephone and in written correspondence/email preferred
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personalized development programs
Mentorship
Certification assistance
Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success
Competitive pay
Benefits
Flexibility to support your well-being and future
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities