Counsel, California; Remote

GEICO is looking to hire a Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in California courts and other first‑party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Francisco.

• 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, including depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable

• 7+ years of litigation experience in insurance/defense and/or personal injury (REQUIRED)
• Juris Doctor degree (REQUIRED)
• Admission to the California Bar (REQUIRED)
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in California and meet and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) where applicable
• Must be able to travel as required, including to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences
• Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner, understandable by customers, clients, co‑workers and other employees of the organization
• Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, 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

• Civil litigation experience
• Insurance defense‑related litigation experience
• Professional communication skills in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email

Location – REMOTE

Annual Salary

$ – $

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for 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, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability.

We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.