Associate Counsel - Chicago, IL (REMOTE)

Company: Geico
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Associate Counsel - Chicago, IL (REMOTE)GEICO is looking to hire an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Illinois courts and other first-party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Chicago.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 on insurance/defense and/or personal injury.
  • Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED.
  • Admission to the Illinois Bar REQUIRED.
  • Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Illinois 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 attending 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.Location - REMOTEAnnual Salary: $112,750.00 - $175,275.00The 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.Benefits:As an Associate, you'll enjoy our Total Rewards Program to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, 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.*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.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 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.About UsFor more than 75 years, GEICO has stood out from the rest of the insurance industry! We are one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers thanks to our low rates, outstanding service and clever marketing. We're an industry leader employing
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