Associate Counsel, PIP - Hudson​/Essex​/Passaic, NJ; REMOTE

Position: Associate Counsel, PIP - Hudson/Essex/Passaic, NJ (REMOTE)
GEICO .
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Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
R0061145
** At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
**** Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose.
**** When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge:
Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.
** GEICO is looking to hire an
** Associate Counsel, PIP
** to defend arbitrations and lawsuits filed in New Jersey and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in New Jersey.
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* Job duties and responsibilities:

*** Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
* Rendering opinions on coverage, medical necessity/causation, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
* Preparing and handling arbitration submissions, examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable
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* Basic Qualifications:

*** 2 to 6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
** REQUIRED
* ** Juris Doctor degree
** REQUIRED
* ** Admission to the New Jersey Bar
** REQUIRED
* ** Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New Jersey 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
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* 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
**** Annual Salary**$ - $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…