Counsel - Austin / San Antonio, TX (Remote)

GEICO is looking to hire Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in either Austin OR San Antonio, Texas.

 

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

 

Qualifications:

·       7-9+ years in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury REQUIRED

·       Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED

·       Admission to the Texas Bar REQUIRED

·       Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas 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

 

Location – REMOTE. Must be within commutable distance from either Austin OR San Antonio site location.

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Annual Salary

$118,900.00 - $185,525.00

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 minds