Associate Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Represent clients in lawsuits presented in Virginia courts.

• Manage various first party insurance defense issues.

• Conduct legal research and draft legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.

• Provide assessments on liability, damages, and valuations as requested by the Claims Department.

• Prepare and oversee pleadings, motions, and discovery processes.

• Conduct depositions/examinations prior to trial and examinations under oath.

• Defend assigned cases through trial or dispositive hearings, as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2-6+ years of relevant litigation experience in insurance/defense and/or personal injury is REQUIRED.

• Juris Doctor degree is REQUIRED.

• Admission to the Virginia Bar is REQUIRED.

• Must hold a valid license in good standing to practice law in Virginia and fulfill all licensing obligations, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements, where applicable.

• Must be willing to travel as necessary, including attending trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.

• Must document files clearly and professionally in written form.

• Must be capable of following intricate instructions, resolving conflicts or facilitating conflict resolution, and possess strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking abilities.

• Must be adept at learning and applying substantial technical and procedural information.

• Civil litigation experience is preferred.

• Experience in insurance defense-related litigation is preferred.

• Must be able to communicate professionally in person, by telephone, and through written correspondence/email.

• Currently, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Tailored development programs.

• Mentorship opportunities.

• Assistance with certification.

• An inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.

• Competitive compensation.

• Comprehensive benefits.

• Flexibility to promote your well-being and future.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.