Associate Counsel; Remote

Position: Associate Counsel (Remote)
GEICO .
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Remote locations:
Katy, TXtime type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0057936

GEICO is looking to hire an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Houston.

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* 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
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* Qualifications:

*** 2-6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience on insurance/defense/and or personal injury
* 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
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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 (Within commutable distance to the office)****#LI-HB1
**** 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 a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.

As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.
** Great Rewards:
** We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.
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