Associate Counsel - PIP
Description:
GEICO is looking to hire an Associate Counsel, PIP to defend lawsuits filed in Florida courts and other first party insurance defense.
The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Southeast Florida.
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 to 6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury REQUIRED
Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
Admission to the Florida Bar REQUIRED
Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Florida 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
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
Apply Now
GEICO is looking to hire an Associate Counsel, PIP to defend lawsuits filed in Florida courts and other first party insurance defense.
The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Southeast Florida.
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 to 6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury REQUIRED
Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
Admission to the Florida Bar REQUIRED
Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Florida 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
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
Apply Now