Associate Counsel, PIP

GEICO

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

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 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 with a focus on insurance defense and civil litigation, supported by strong legal research and writing skills. Maintains compliance with New Jersey Bar requirements and excels in professional communication and conflict resolution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation ExperienceJuris Doctor DegreeNew Jersey Bar AdmissionInsurance Defense ExperienceProfessional Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal Brief PreparationOpinion RenderingArbitration Submission PreparationTrial DefenseDocument DraftingConflict ResolutionTechnical Information ApplicationMultitaskingPriority Setting

Soft Skills

Strong OrganizationProfessional Written CommunicationClear Instruction Following

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Practice Law in New JerseyContinuing Legal Education (CLE) Compliance

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationInsurance DefensePersonal InjuryArbitrationDepositionsClaims Department

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defend arbitrations and lawsuits filed in New Jersey 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 to trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 6+ years of experience in litigation
Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
Admission to the New Jersey Bar REQUIRED
Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New Jersey
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 and/or personal injury experience preferred
Professional communication skills in person, by telephone, and in 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 well-being and future
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities