Associate Counsel - Boston, MA (Remote)

Summary

GEICO is a large auto insurer seeking an Associate Counsel to join its Staff Counsel team in Boston. The role focuses on defending lawsuits against GEICO insureds, handling insurance defense and related litigation matters, and preparing legal documents and courtroom materials.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, DEFENDS lawsuits against GEICO insureds and represents GEICO in subrogation, Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Underinsured Motorist (UIM), and PIP lawsuits filed in courts of limited jurisdiction and, in the discretion of the Managing Attorney, in courts of unlimited jurisdiction
• RESEARCHES laws and PREPARES legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
• RENDERS opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
• PREPARES and HANDLES pleadings, motions, and discovery, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath based on jurisdiction
• DEFENDS by trial, arbitration, or mediation all matters assigned, as applicable
• MEETS deadlines to respond to pleadings and correspondence
• ADHERES to the Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles
• MEETS attendance standard of the business location, to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with management and co-workers
• Must be able, with or without accommodation, to perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to, thinking
• Must be able to travel as required, including but not limited, to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences
• Must be able to use a keyboard and a mouse
• Must be able to access and utilize multiple pieces of office equipment that may require simultaneous use
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email
• Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers and other employees of the organization
• 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

Skills

• MEETS the requirements specified below. * Must be able, with or without accommodation, to perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to, thinking (concentrating, focusing, assimilating information), reading, writing, listening, typing, speaking, bending, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods. * Must be able to travel as required, including but not limited, to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences. * Must be able to use a keyboard and a mouse. * Must be able to access and utilize multiple pieces of office equipment that may require simultaneous use. * Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email. * Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers and other employees of the organization. * 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. *Must demonstrate successful performance in handling primary l responsibility for cases of moderate severity and complexity. *Must have the following education and experience: *Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions and meet and maintain licensing requirements including  mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable. *Must have a minimum of two years of relevant experience - litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury, preferred. At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

Qualifications

Must Haves

• MEETS the requirements specified below. * Must be able, with or without accommodation, to perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to, thinking (concentrating, focusing, assimilating information), reading, writing, listening, typing, speaking, bending, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods. * Must be able to travel as required, including but not limited, to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences. * Must be able to use a keyboard and a mouse. * Must be able to access and utilize multiple pieces of office equipment that may require simultaneous use. * Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email. * Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers and other employees of the organization. * 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. *Must demonstrate successful performance in handling primary l responsibility for cases of moderate severity and complexity. *Must have the following education and experience: *Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions and meet and maintain licensing requirements including  mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable. *Must have a minimum of two years of relevant experience - litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury, preferred. At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

Benefits

• Remote
• Personalized development programs
• Mentorship
• Certification assistance
• Flexibility to support your well-being and future