Associate Counsel, California (Remote) Job at GEICO in San Francisco

Overview

Associate Counsel, California (Remote) at GEICO. The role defends lawsuits filed in California courts and other first party insurance defense. Position with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
• Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
• Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned

Qualifications

• 2-6+ years of experience in litigation experience on insurance/defense/and or personal injury REQUIRED
• Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
• Admission to the California Bar REQUIRED
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in California and meet licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
• Must be able to travel as required for 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, and have strong organization 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
• Professional communication in person, by telephone and in written correspondence

Location

REMOTE

Base pay range

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

Salary and offer details

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Final offer depends on factors including role scope, candidate’s experience, education, training, work location, and market considerations. GEICO will not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge

Great Company: An environment that supports growth and collaboration to help you thrive. Great Careers: Development programs, mentorship, and coaching. Great Culture: Inclusive, values-driven environment. Great Rewards: Compensation and benefits designed to support well-being and financial future. We offer a Total Rewards program including a 401K plan with a 6% match and other benefits. We also provide flexibility with GEICO Flex and remote work options where applicable.

Equal employment opportunity: GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on qualifications for the job. GEICO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable equal opportunity and performance of essential functions. We maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Job function

• Legal

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Insurance