Associate Counsel - Subrogation
Description: GEICO is looking to hire an Associate Counsel, Subrogation to defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and other first party insurance defense. 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 Requirements: 2-6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury REQUIRED Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED Admission to the New Jersey Bar REQUIRED Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New Jersey and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable Must be able to travel as required, including but not limited, to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences 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 Civil litigation experience preferred Insurance defense-related litigation experience preferred Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email 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 *Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service. **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. Apply Job!