Associate Counsel - Bronx, NY (Remote)

GEICO
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 118,900 - 186,550 annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 2-6 yearsEducation: professionalSkills: ["Written communication","Organization","Multitasking","Conflict resolution","Professional communication"]

Defend lawsuits filed in New York courts as an Associate Counsel supporting GEICO’s first-party insurance defense. Research laws and draft legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda, and provide liability, damages, and value opinions to the Claims Department. Handle pleadings, motions, discovery, and depositions/examinations, and defend matters through trial or dispositive hearings for cases assigned within Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx.

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GEICO
GEICO
2 months ago

Associate Counsel - Bronx, NY (Remote)

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Job Summary

Defend lawsuits filed in New York courts as an Associate Counsel supporting GEICO’s first-party insurance defense. Research laws and draft legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda, and provide liability, damages, and value opinions to the Claims Department. Handle pleadings, motions, discovery, and depositions/examinations, and defend matters through trial or dispositive hearings for cases assigned within Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
  • •Render opinions on liability, damages, and value requested by the Claims Department
  • •Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions/examinations before trial
  • •Defend matters by trial or dispositive hearing as applicable
  • •Support cases covered by Staff Counsel venues within Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 118,900 - 186,550 annually

Key Requirements

  • •2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
  • •Juris Doctor (JD) degree (required)
  • •Admission to the New York Bar (required)
  • •Licensed in good standing in New York and able to maintain CLE requirements
  • •Ability to travel as required and document files clearly and professionally
Experience:2-6 yearsInsurance defensePersonal injuryCivil litigation
Education:Professional (JD, MD, etc.)
Skills:Written communicationOrganizationMultitaskingConflict resolutionProfessional communication
Licenses:New York Bar admission

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

GEICO
GEICO is a major US auto insurer offering personal auto policies, roadside assistance, and insurance products through direct-to-consumer channels and agents. Known for competitive rates and national advertising, it operates as a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Chevy Chase, United States
Founded: 1936
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