Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA

In-House

San Francisco, CA

Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Attorney

2-6 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate Counsel - California (REMOTE)
Salary: $112, - $186, per year
Experience: 2-6+ years in insurance defense and personal injury litigation

Overview:

- GEICO is seeking an experienced Associate Counsel to join their team in California and defend lawsuits filed against the company in California courts.
- This is a full-time remote position with various locations available in California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Francisco.
- The selected candidate must have a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in California.
- The role requires the ability to travel as needed and strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct legal research and prepare 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 under oath.
- Defend cases by trial or dispositive hearing.

Qualifications:

- 2-6+ years of experience in insurance defense and personal injury litigation.
- Juris Doctor degree and admission to the California Bar.
- Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in California and meet Continuing Legal Education requirements.
- Must have the ability to travel and strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Civil litigation experience.
- Insurance defense-related litigation experience.

Salary Information:

- The above annual salary range is a general guideline and final salary will be determined based on various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, and market considerations.
- Multiple factors are taken into consideration to determine the final salary for the selected candidate.

Benefits:

- Total Rewards Program, including 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

- 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 are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform essential job functions.
- GEICO maintains a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and expects cooperation from all associates to maintain mutual respect.