Experienced Associate Counsel - Insurance Defense Litigation Specialist - Remote Work Opportunity in Brooklyn, NY

Join a dynamic and collaborative team at GEICO, a leading insurance company, as we seek an experienced Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New York courts and other first-party insurance defense matters. This is an exciting opportunity to work from home, leveraging your skills and expertise to drive success in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

About GEICO

GEICO is a leading insurance company that has been serving customers for over 80 years. We are committed to providing exceptional service, innovative products, and a positive work environment that fosters growth and development. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers and employees, and we are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team.

Job Summary

As an Associate Counsel, you will be responsible for researching laws, preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda, and rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department. You will also prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career and work with a talented team of professionals who are dedicated to excellence.

Key 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
• Defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable
• Collaborating with the Claims Department to ensure effective communication and coordination
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and files
• Staying current with changes in laws, regulations, and industry developments

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 York Bar REQUIRED
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New York 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, attending 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

Work Environment and Culture

* Remote work opportunity with flexible scheduling

• Collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick, and parental leave, 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, paid training and licensures

Compensation and Benefits

* Annual Salary: $116,000.00 - $182,000.00

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick, and parental leave, 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, paid training and licensures
• Opportunities for growth and development

Equal Employment Opportunity

GEICO is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing 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.

How to Apply

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