Associate Counsel

GEICO

Associate Counsel defending lawsuits filed in New York courts for GEICO. Handling pleadings, motions, and discovery within insurance defense and personal injury context.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $118,900 - $186,550 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 6+ years of experience in related field in 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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.
Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Legal ResearchLegal Brief PreparationPleadings PreparationMotions HandlingDiscovery ManagementTrial DefenseOpinion RenderingDocument Drafting

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionOrganizationMulti-taskingClear Communication

Certifications

Licensed to Practice Law in New York