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GEICO

Counsel

GEICO

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,900 - $185,525 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive litigation experience in insurance defense and personal injury, with a strong ability to prepare legal documents, conduct depositions, and represent clients in court. Possesses a Juris Doctor degree and is licensed to practice law in Texas, ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
7-9+ Years Litigation ExperienceJuris Doctor DegreeTexas Bar AdmissionInsurance Defense ExperienceCivil Litigation Experience

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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchLegal Brief PreparationPleadings PreparationMotions HandlingDiscovery ManagementDeposition HandlingTrial DefenseLiability OpinionsDamages AssessmentConflict Resolution
Soft Skills
Strong Organization SkillsPriority SettingMulti-taskingProfessional Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed to Practice Law in TexasContinuing Legal Education (CLE)
Industry Keywords
Insurance DefensePersonal InjuryCivil LitigationFirst-party Insurance DefenseTexas Courts

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
  • Handle 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
  • 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
  • Must be within commutable distance from San Antonio site location
  • 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 and flexibility to support well-being and future
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities