Provide legal defense in California courts for first-party insurance claims. Conduct legal research and draft briefs, opinions, and memoranda. Manage pleadings, motions, and discovery processes. Prepare for and conduct depositions and examinations under oath. Represent the company at trials or dispositive hearings as necessary
Responsibilities
- Perform legal research on applicable laws and regulations
- Draft legal documents including briefs, opinions, and memoranda
- Issue liability, damages, and valuation opinions upon request from claims teams
- Prepare, file, and manage court pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
- Conduct pre-trial depositions and examinations under oath
Requirements
- 2 to 6 or more years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or personal injury
- Juris Doctor degree required
- Active membership in the California State Bar
- Must hold a valid license in good standing and comply with all California CLE requirements
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed for trials, hearings, depositions, and meetings
- Ability to maintain clear, concise, and professional written records understandable by internal and external stakeholders
- Capable of following complex directives, managing priorities, resolving conflicts, and multitasking effectively
- Proficient in learning and applying detailed procedural and technical legal information
Nice to Have
- Experience in civil litigation
- Background in insurance defense litigation
- Strong professional communication skills across in-person, phone, and written formats
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package tailored to individual and family well-being
- Competitive market-based compensation
- 401(k) savings plan with immediate vesting and a 6% company match
- Incentive programs based on performance and recognition
- Tuition assistance for continuing education
- Access to mental health care services
- Support for fertility and adoption expenses
- Flexible work arrangements
- GEICO Flex program allowing remote work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks annually
- Programs promoting employee engagement and recognition
Compensation
112750.00 - 186550.00 annually. Includes performance and recognition-based incentives, 401K match, and tuition assistance
Work Arrangement
Remote with required travel for trials, hearings, depositions, and meetings
Team
Part of the Staff Counsel team; team size and reporting structure not specified
- Inclusive environment built on shared success
- Guided by integrity, a bias for action, and a focus on results
- Culture of care, inclusion, and belonging
- Values diverse perspectives and backgrounds
- Collaborative, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leadership
- Committed to performance excellence and a unified mission
- Promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment
Additional Information
- Position is part of the Staff Counsel team with locations in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Francisco
- Travel is required as needed for legal proceedings and company meetings
- Employment authorization sponsorship is not available for new applicants at this time
- Equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information
- Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified individuals with disabilities
- Work environment structured to support productivity and high performance
Not available for new applicants at this time
