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GEICO

Counsel

GEICO

. Defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,900 - $185,525 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in insurance defense litigation, including trial preparation and legal research, with a strong ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely. Proven track record of managing multiple cases and adhering to legal standards and requirements in Texas.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Insurance Defense Litigation ExperienceJuris Doctor DegreeTexas Bar AdmissionLegal Research and WritingTrial Preparation and Management

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Litigation ExperienceLegal Brief PreparationPleadings and MotionsDiscovery ManagementConflict ResolutionLegal Opinions on LiabilityDocument DraftingTechnical and Procedural KnowledgeMulti-taskingOrganization Skills
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsProfessional WritingPriority SettingConflict Facilitation
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed to Practice Law in TexasContinuing Legal Education (CLE)
Industry Keywords
First-party Insurance DefensePersonal Injury LawTexas CourtsDepositionsExaminations Under Oath

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and 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, including depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath
  • Defend assigned matters by trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7-9+ years in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury REQUIRED
  • Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
  • Admission to the Texas Bar REQUIRED
  • Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
  • Must be able to travel as required, including 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
  • 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