Overview
Counsel - San Antonio, TX (Remote) role at GEICO. Location – REMOTE. Must be within commutable distance from either Austin OR San Antonio site location.
GEICO is looking to hire Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in San Antonio, Texas.
Base pay range
$118,900.00 / yr - $185,525.00 / yr
Salary Notes : The stated annual salary range is a general guideline. Final compensation depends on factors including scope of role, candidate experience, education, training, work location, and market considerations. GEICO does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position at this time.
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, including depositions / examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable
Qualifications
7-9+ years in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and / or personal injury REQUIREDJuris Doctor degree REQUIREDAdmission to the Texas Bar REQUIREDMust be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet licensing requirements including CLE where applicableMust be able to travel as required (e.g., trials, hearings, depositions, meetings)Strong written communication to document files clearly and professionally for customers and colleaguesAbility to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, and manage multiple tasks with strong organizationMust be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural informationPreferred Qualifications
Civil litigation experienceInsurance defense-related litigation experienceProfessional communication in person, by phone, and in writingAdditional Details
Location – REMOTE. Must be within commutable distance from Austin or San Antonio site.The GEICO Pledge : Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.Equal Opportunity and Compliance
GEICO is an equal employment opportunity employer. GEICO hires and promotes individuals based on qualifications for the job. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable equal opportunity and to perform essential functions as required by law.
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