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GEICO · 1 day ago

Associate Counsel, Subrogation - Hudson/Essex/Passaic, NJ

West Orange, NJ

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$116K/yr - $182K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

REPRESENTS GEICO in Subrogation and/or PIP lawsuits filed in courts of limited jurisdiction and, in the discretion of the Managing Attorney, in courts of unlimited jurisdiction and/or arbitration.

PREPARES and HANDLES pleadings, motions, and discovery, to including depositions/examinations before trial.

PROSECUTES by trial, arbitration, or mediation all matters assigned, as applicable.

RESEARCHES laws and PREPARES legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.

RENDERS opinions on liability, damages, legal strategy, etc.

MEETS deadlines, statutory or otherwise.

ADHERES to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies and operating principles.

MEETS attendance standard of the business location, to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with management and co-workers.

MEETS the requirements specified below.

Must be able, with or without accommodation, to perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to, thinking (concentrating, focusing, assimilating information), reading, writing, listening, typing, speaking, bending, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.

Must be able to travel as required, including but not limited, to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences.

Must be able to use a keyboard and a mouse.

Must be able to access and utilize multiple pieces of office equipment that may require simultaneous use.

Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email.

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.

Must demonstrate successful performance in handling primary responsibility for Subrogation cases of moderate severity and complexity.

Qualification

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Licensed to practice lawLitigation experienceSubrogation casesContinuing Legal EducationLegal researchLegal writingMulti-tasking skillsProfessional communication

Required

Must be able to travel as required, including but not limited, to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences.

Must be able to use a keyboard and a mouse.

Must be able to access and utilize multiple pieces of office equipment that may require simultaneous use.

Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email.

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.

Must demonstrate successful performance in handling primary responsibility for Subrogation cases of moderate severity and complexity.

Must have the following education and experience: Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions, and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable.

Must have a minimum of two years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury.

Benefits

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

Company

GEICO

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GEICO, Government Employees Insurance Company, has been providing affordable auto insurance since 1936. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.

Founded in 1936

Chase, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees