GEICO
Associate Counsel, PIP - Hudson/Essex/Passaic, NJ (REMOTE)
GEICO, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Overview
GEICO is looking to hire an
Associate Counsel, PIP
to defend arbitrations and lawsuits filed in New Jersey and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in New Jersey. Responsibilities
Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda Rendering opinions on coverage, medical necessity/causation, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department Preparing and handling arbitration submissions, examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable Basic Qualifications
2 to 6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury REQUIRED Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED Admission to the New Jersey Bar REQUIRED Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New Jersey 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 attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers and other employees of the organization 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 Preferred Qualifications
Civil litigation experience Insurance defense-related litigation experience Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email Location
REMOTE (New Jersey) Salary
$118,900.00 - $186,550.00 per year Notes
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations. At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The GEICO Pledge
Great Company : At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs. Great Careers : We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind. Great Culture : We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Our teams are led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose. Great Rewards : We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future. Equal Employment Opportunity
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Insurance
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GEICO is looking to hire an
Associate Counsel, PIP
to defend arbitrations and lawsuits filed in New Jersey and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in New Jersey. Responsibilities
Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda Rendering opinions on coverage, medical necessity/causation, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department Preparing and handling arbitration submissions, examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable Basic Qualifications
2 to 6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury REQUIRED Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED Admission to the New Jersey Bar REQUIRED Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New Jersey 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 attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers and other employees of the organization 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 Preferred Qualifications
Civil litigation experience Insurance defense-related litigation experience Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email Location
REMOTE (New Jersey) Salary
$118,900.00 - $186,550.00 per year Notes
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations. At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The GEICO Pledge
Great Company : At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs. Great Careers : We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind. Great Culture : We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Our teams are led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose. Great Rewards : We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future. Equal Employment Opportunity
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Insurance
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