Attorney III

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Attorney III – Albuquerque, NM (HYBRID)
Department: Legal
Company: GEICO

Salary: Not specified in text, may vary based on experience and location

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury.

Location: Albuquerque, NM (Hybrid – 2 days working in office during orientation and attending in-person court hearings)

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R0049523

Posted On: Posted 6 Days Ago

Overview:
GEICO is looking for an experienced Attorney III to join their legal team in Albuquerque, NM. This position will handle all Staff Counsel office activities related to defending lawsuits against GEICO insureds and representing GEICO in various legal matters in the state of New Mexico. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of litigation experience and be admitted to the New Mexico Bar.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct legal research and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
- Provide 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
- Defend assigned matters by trial, arbitration, or mediation
- Meet deadlines for responding to pleadings and correspondence
- Appear in court, arbitrations, depositions, meetings, and other scheduled matters
- Adhere to company policies and operating principles
- Conduct file audits and provide feedback on file handling and expense management

Basic Qualifications:

- Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury
- Juris Doctor degree required
- Admission to the New Mexico Bar required
- Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New Mexico and meet and maintain licensing requirements
- Must be able to travel as required, including attending trials, hearings, depositions, and conferences

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
GEICO provides equal employment opportunities to 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 based on their qualifications for the job.

Reasonable Accommodations:
GEICO provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal employment opportunities and enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose undue hardship on the company. This applies to all applicants and associates. The company also promotes a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and expects the cooperation of all associates in maintaining mutual respect for each other.

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