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GEICO

Associate Counsel - Orlando/Ft. Myers

GEICO, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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Base pay range $104,550.00/yr - $162,975.00/yr

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose.

When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.

Job Summary GEICO is looking to hire an

Associate Counsel

to defend lawsuits filed in FL courts against GEICO insureds and to represent GEICO in subrogation, Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Underinsured Motorist (UIM) lawsuits. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Orlando or Ft. Myers.

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

2-6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience on insurance/defense/and or personal injury

Juris Doctor degree

REQUIRED

Admission to the Florida Bar

REQUIRED

Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Florida 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

Annual Salary 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. We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

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. You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.

Great Culture:

We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi‑faceted teams 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.

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 401(k) 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.

Location Orlando, FL

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Legal

Industries Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 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.

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