Attorney I/II

4-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Attorney I/II – Atlanta, GA (HYBRID): Salary, Job Title, and Experience Information

Job Title:
- Attorney I/II
- Defense Attorney
- Insurance Defense Attorney
- Litigation Attorney
- Civil Litigation Attorney

Salary:
- Commensurate with experience

Experience:
- 4-5+ years of experience in a related field
- Juris Doctor degree
- Admission to the Georgia Bar
- Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Georgia
- Must meet and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements
- Civil litigation experience preferred
- Insurance defense-related litigation experience preferred

Job Summary:
GEICO is seeking an Attorney I/II to join their team in Atlanta, GA. The position will involve defending lawsuits filed in Georgia courts and other first party insurance defense. The ideal candidate will have 4-5+ years of experience in a related field and a Juris Doctor degree. They must also be licensed in good standing to practice law in Georgia and meet all licensing requirements.

Responsibilities:
- Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
- Providing opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
- Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Conducting depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath
- Defending by trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable
- Traveling as required to attend trials, hearings, depositions, and conferences
- Documenting files in a clear, concise, and professional manner
- Following complex instructions and resolving conflicts
- Learning and applying technical and procedural information

Qualifications:
- 4-5+ years of experience in a related field
- Juris Doctor degree
- Admission to the Georgia Bar
- Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Georgia
- Must meet and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements
- Must be able to travel as required
- Must have strong communication and organizational 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 skills in person, on the phone, and in written correspondence/email

Location:
This position is located in Atlanta, GA and is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The employee will be required to work in the office 2-3 days per week and attend in-person court hearings.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The GEICO Companies provide equal employment opportunities to 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. This policy is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.

Reasonable Accommodations:
GEICO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunities and perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. This applies to all applicants and associates.

Work Environment:
GEICO strives to provide a productive and respectful work environment for all associates. Intimidation and harassment are not tolerated. Mutual respect is expected and required among all associates and applicants.

Not specified

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

Not specified

Legal research, legal briefs, opinions, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, examinations before trial, examinations under oath, trial preparation, case management

Juris Doctor degree

Interested candidates should apply through the GEICO website or through a job search engine.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, admission to the Georgia Bar, 4-5+ years of experience in related field, must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Georgia and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable

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