Associate Counsel, PIP

GEICO

. Defend arbitrations and lawsuits filed in New York and handle other first-party insurance defense matters .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 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 defending arbitrations and lawsuits in New York, with a strong ability to prepare legal documents and render opinions on insurance-related matters. Proficient in managing complex cases and communicating effectively in various professional settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation ExperienceJuris Doctor DegreeNew York Bar AdmissionInsurance Defense ExperienceCivil Litigation Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal Brief PreparationOpinion WritingArbitration Submission PreparationTrial DefenseDocument DraftingConflict ResolutionTechnical Information Application

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsPriority SettingMulti-taskingProfessional Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

First-party Insurance DefenseMedical NecessityCausationDamagesValue Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defend arbitrations and lawsuits filed in New York and handle other first-party insurance defense matters
Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
Render opinions on coverage, medical necessity/causation, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
Prepare and handle arbitration submissions and 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 6+ years of experience in litigation REQUIRED
Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
Admission to the New York Bar REQUIRED
Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New York 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 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 and/or personal injury 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