Associate Counsel

GEICO

Associate Counsel at GEICO defending lawsuits filed in Florida courts. Handling insurance litigation with responsibilities in legal research and document preparation.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeFort Myers • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $118,900 - $185,525 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defend lawsuits filed in Florida courts
Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
Render opinions on liability, damages, and value
Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery
Defend by trial or dispositive hearing all matters assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-6+ years of experience in litigation experience in 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
Must be able to travel as required
Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner
Must be able to follow complex instructions and resolve conflicts
Strong organization/priority setting and multi-tasking skills
Must communicate in a professional manner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401K savings plan with a 6% match
Performance and recognition-based incentives
Tuition assistance
Mental healthcare assistance
Fertility and adoption assistance
Workplace flexibility
GEICO Flex program to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationlegal researchlegal briefsopinionspleadingsmotionsdiscoverytrial preparationliability assessmentdamages evaluation

Soft Skills

organizationpriority settingmulti-taskingprofessional communicationconflict resolutionfollowing complex instructionsclear writingconciseness

Certifications

Juris DoctorFlorida Bar admission