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Associate Counsel - New York

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In-Office
Westbury, NY
119K-187K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Westbury, NY
119K-187K Annually
Mid level
Defends insurance-related lawsuits in New York courts, researches applicable law, prepares legal briefs and case documents, advises Claims on liability and damages, manages discovery and depositions, and represents GEICO through trials or dispositive hearings. The role requires bar admission, insurance or personal injury litigation experience, strong legal writing, organization, communication, and travel to legal proceedings and meetings.
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Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

 

Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.

 

Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

GEICO is looking to hire an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed across New York courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Melville, NY and will be aligned to venues in either Bronx (including Staten Island and Manhattan), Queens, Nassau, Middletown OR Syracuse.

Job duties and responsibilities:

  • 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

Basic Qualifications:

  • 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 York Bar REQUIRED

  • Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New York 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Civil litigation experience

  • Insurance defense-related litigation experience

  • Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email

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Annual Salary

$118,900.00 - $186,550.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.


 

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.

Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

 

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for 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, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

 

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

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