Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Essex Fells, NJ

In-House

Essex Fells, NJ

Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Essex Fells, NJ

Attorney

2-6 yrs required

No

H1: Join GEICO as an Associate Counsel, PIP in New Jersey
H2: Defend Arbitrations and Lawsuits for First Party Insurance Defense

GEICO is seeking an experienced Associate Counsel, PIP to join our team in New Jersey. As an Associate Counsel, you will have the opportunity to defend arbitrations and lawsuits for first party insurance defense. This is a full-time position with the option to work remotely.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

- Conduct legal research and prepare briefs, opinions, and memoranda
- Provide coverage opinions and assessments on medical necessity, causation, damages, and value
- Handle arbitration submissions, examinations under oath, and defend matters through trial or dispositive hearings
- Communicate with the Claims Department and provide guidance on legal matters

Basic Qualifications:

- 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
- Juris Doctor degree and admission to the New Jersey Bar
- Good standing with the New Jersey Bar and ability to meet and maintain licensing requirements
- Willingness to travel for trials, hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in civil litigation
- Previous work in insurance defense-related litigation

Salary Information:

- Annual salary range: $118, - $186,
- Final salary offer will be based on factors such as job responsibilities, experience, education, and market 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

GEICO is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the company. We strive to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and we expect all associates to treat each other with respect and mutual understanding. Join our team at GEICO and experience a fulfilling and inclusive work culture.