Liability Defense Attorney II

4-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

GEICO is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Liability Defense Attorney II to join their team in Miami, FL/Broward, FL. This is a hybrid position, with the option to work remotely and in-office. As an Attorney II, you will be responsible for defending lawsuits filed in South Florida courts and providing legal opinions and briefs on liability, damages, and value. This position requires a Juris Doctor degree and 4-5+ years of litigation experience, including insurance and bodily injury defense.

Key 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
- Defending cases by trial or dispositive hearing, as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

- 4-5+ years of litigation experience, including insurance and bodily injury defense REQUIRED
- Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
- Admission to the Florida Bar and in good standing REQUIRED
- Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Florida and meet and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements
- Ability to travel as required, including attending trials, hearings, depositions, and conferences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, and prioritize tasks
- Ability to learn and apply technical and procedural information

Preferred Qualifications:

- Civil litigation experience
- Insurance defense-related litigation experience

Location – Hybrid Eligible: This position requires 2 days working in office during orientation and attending in-person court hearings.

Salary Information:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Benefits may vary by location and length of service

Benefits:

- Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training and Licensures

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

GEICO is an equal opportunity employer and provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or genetic information. The company hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. The company strives to maintain a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and expects all associates to treat each other with mutual respect.

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Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave, 401(k) Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Training and Licensures

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Legal research, preparing legal briefs and opinions, rendering opinions, preparing and handling pleadings and motions, conducting depositions and examinations before trial, trial and hearing defense, documentation, conflict resolution, organization, multi-tasking

Juris Doctor degree

Interested candidates can apply by visiting the GEICO website or contacting the HR department.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, 4-5+ years of litigation experience, admission to the Florida Bar and in good standing, licensed in good standing to practice law in Florida

Legal