Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Bronx, NY

In-House

Bronx, NY

Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Bronx, NY

Attorney

2-6 yrs required

No

The Associate Counsel position with GEICO is a full-time, remote position based in Bronx, NY. The successful candidate will be responsible for defending lawsuits filed in New York courts and other first party insurance defense. The position offers a competitive salary range of $118,900 to $186,550 per year, with multiple factors taken into consideration to determine the final salary offered. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 6+ years of experience in related fields, a Juris Doctor degree, and admission to the New York Bar. They must also be able to travel as required and have strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

Job Title: Associate Counsel
Location: Bronx, NY (Remote)
Salary: $118,900 - $186,550 per year
Job Type: Full-time, remote
Job Requisition ID: R0056518

Overview:

GEICO, a leading insurance company, is seeking an experienced Associate Counsel to join their team. This position will be responsible for defending lawsuits filed in New York courts and other first party insurance defense. The successful candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the New York Bar, and 2 to 6+ years of experience in related fields. This is a full-time, remote position based in Bronx, NY.

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, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable

Qualifications:

- 2 to 6+ years of experience in related field in litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
- Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
- Admission to the New York Bar REQUIRED
- Must be able to travel as required, including but not limited, to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences
- Must have strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills

Preferred Qualifications:

- Civil litigation experience
- Insurance defense-related litigation experience

Location:

This is a remote position based in Bronx, NY.

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $118,900 to $186,550 per year. The final salary offered will be determined based on multiple factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location, and market and business considerations.

Benefits:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity:

GEICO is an equal opportunity employer and provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants. They do not discriminate on the basis 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.

Accommodations:

GEICO is committed to providing 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 to the company. This applies to all applicants and associates, and GEICO strives to provide a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. They do not tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment and expect all associates to maintain an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.