GEICO
GEICO is looking to hire an
Associate Counsel
to defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and other first-party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Piscataway, NJ. Job Duties And 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, as applicable Basic Qualifications 2 to 6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury 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 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. Great Rewards:
We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health, and financial future. Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being. Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance. Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance. Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year. 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.
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Associate Counsel
to defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and other first-party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Piscataway, NJ. Job Duties And 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, as applicable Basic Qualifications 2 to 6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury 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 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. Great Rewards:
We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health, and financial future. Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being. Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance. Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance. Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year. 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.
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