Associate Counsel, California - REMOTE
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Overview GEICO is looking to hire an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in California courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in San Francisco, Sacramento, Concord, San Diego and Los Angeles.
Base pay range $118,900.00/yr - $186,550.00/yr
Location Remote – candidates may be located in California; travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions and meetings.
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
Qualifications 2-6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience on insurance/defense and/or personal injury (REQUIRED)
Juris Doctor degree (REQUIRED)
Admission to the California Bar (REQUIRED)
Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in California and meet licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) where applicable (REQUIRED)
Must be able to travel as required, including attending 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
Preferred Qualifications Civil litigation experience
Insurance defense-related litigation experience
Professional communication in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email
Compensation and Benefits Annual Salary: $118,900.00 - $186,550.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Factors considered include scope and responsibilities of the role, candidate work experience, education and training, work location, and market conditions. At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
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 established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose. 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.
Comprehensive Total Rewards program with personalized coverage
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K with 6% match; performance-based incentives; and tuition assistance
Access to mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance
Workplace flexibility including GEICO Flex program: ability to work from anywhere in the US 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. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Salary:
- $250,000 +
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Legal, Consulting