Associate Counsel

GEICO

. Defend lawsuits filed in Virginia courts .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $118,900 - $186,550 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 communicate effectively. Holds a Juris Doctor degree and is licensed to practice law in Virginia, ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical standards.

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Litigation ExperienceJuris Doctor DegreeVirginia Bar AdmissionInsurance DefenseCivil Litigation

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal Brief PreparationPleadings PreparationMotions HandlingDiscovery ManagementDeposition HandlingTrial DefenseLiability OpinionsClaims EvaluationConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationOrganization SkillsMulti-taskingPriority SettingConflict Facilitation

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Practice Law in VirginiaContinuing Legal Education (CLE)

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefensePersonal InjuryCivil LitigationFirst Party InsuranceLegal Memoranda

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defend lawsuits filed in Virginia 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

2-6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience on insurance/defense/and or personal injury REQUIRED
Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
Admission to the Virginia Bar REQUIRED
Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Virginia and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
Must be able to travel as required, including but not limited to attend 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, and have strong organization/priority setting and multi-tasking 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
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email
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
Competitive pay
Benefits
Flexibility to support your well-being and future
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities