Associate Counsel, California (Remote)

Associate Counsel – California Litigation

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 Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Francisco, and will work remotely.

Responsibilities

• 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, and discovery, including depositions and examinations before trial as well as examinations under oath.
• Defend matters by trial or dispositive hearing as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2–6+ years of litigation experience on insurance/defense and/or personal injury.
• Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to the California Bar and licensed in good standing to practice law in California.
• Must be able to travel as required to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.
• Must document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner understood by customers, clients, co‑workers, and other employees.
• Must follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, facilitate conflict resolution, and demonstrate strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense–related litigation experience.
• Professional communication skills in person, via telephone, and in written correspondence/email.

Location & Compensation

REMOTE. Annual Salary range: $112,750.00 – $186,550.00 (based on experience, qualifications, and business considerations). GEICO will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.