Associate Counsel Subrogation - HudsonEssexPassaic NJ REMOTE
Associate Counsel Subrogation - HudsonEssexPassaic NJ REMOTE
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Job Description
GEICO is looking to hire an Associate Counsel Subrogation to defend lawsuits filed in New Jersey courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Hudson/Essex/Passaic NJ.
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:
26 years of experience in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injuryREQUIRED
Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
Admission to the New Jersey Bar REQUIRED
Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New Jersey 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 coworkers 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 multitasking skills
Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
Preferred Qualifications:
Civil litigation experience
Insurance defenserelated litigation experience
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person via telephone and written correspondence/email
Location REMOTE
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Annual Salary
$116000.00 $182000.00The 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 candidates work experience education and training the work location as well as market and business considerations.
Benefits:
As an Associate youll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and wellbeing 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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
