Job Details

Associate Counsel - New Jersey (REMOTE)

Defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and other first?party insurance defense.

Base Pay Range

$112,750.00/yr $186,550.00/yr

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• 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, examinations under oath, and defense by trial or dispositive hearing on all assigned matters.

Basic Qualifications

• 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
• Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar REQUIRED.
• Licensed in good standing to practice law in New Jersey and meet CLE requirements.
• Ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, meetings, and conferences.
• Clear, concise, professional written documentation skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense litigation experience.
• Professional communication skills in person, via telephone, and written correspondence/email.

Location

Remote United States.

Employment type

Full?time

Seniority level

Mid?Senior level

Job Function

Legal

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program with personalized coverage for overall well?being.
• Competitive compensation, 401(k) with 6% match, performance incentives, and tuition assistance.
• Additional benefits such as mental health care, fertility, and adoption assistance.
• Workplace flexibility via GEICO Flex program (up to four weeks per year remote).

Equal Employment Opportunity

GEICO is an equal opportunity employer. The GEICO Companies provide for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.