Counsel responsible for defending lawsuits filed in Texas courts for GEICO. Involves researching laws, rendering opinions, and handling pleadings and discovery.
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 defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable
Requirements
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
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
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
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation
401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match
Performance and recognition-based incentives
Tuition assistance
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance
Supports flexibility through the GEICO Flex program, allowing to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year
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