Join Today: Counsel - California (Remote)
Key Job Details:
- Location: Remote
- Position: Counsel - California
- Company: Workwarp
- Start Date: Immediate openings available
- Compensation: a competitive salary
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GEICO is looking to hire Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in California courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO Staff Counsel located in Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles.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
Qualifications:  7-9+ years of experience in related field REQUIRED  Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED  Admission to the California Bar REQUIRED  Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in California 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
Location  REMOTE
Annual Salary
$124,000.00 - $205,000.00
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 candidateÂs 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, youÂll 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 Reimbursement
 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. Apply Job!
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