Associate Counsel - Texas, REMOTE

Associate Counsel - Texas, REMOTE

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 Austin, San Antonio and the Houston area.

$/yr - $/yr

• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Render opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department.
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and defend by trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable.

• 2–6+ years of related field litigation experience in 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 ongoing licensing and CLE requirements.
• Must be able to travel as required, including to trials, hearings, depositions, and conferences.
• Must document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner suitable for internal and external audiences.
• Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, and demonstrate strong organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.

• Civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense‑related litigation experience.
• Proficient professional communication in person, telephone, and email.

Remote work with commutable distance to office.

$ - $. The range is a general guideline; the final offer will consider scope, experience, education, and market factors.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program with personalized coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan with 6% match, performance incentives, and tuition assistance.
• Mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance.
• Flexibility: GEICO Flex program allows work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year.

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.

GEICO also provides a work environment where every associate is able to work productively and maintain an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Insurance