[Remote] Counsel - Denver, CO (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GEICO is a well-known insurance provider that offers a rewarding career with ample opportunities for growth. They are seeking a Counsel to defend lawsuits in Colorado courts, focusing on first party insurance defense and related legal responsibilities. The role involves researching laws, preparing legal documents, and rendering legal opinions for the Claims Department. 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 Skills • 7+ years of experience in litigation experience on insurance/defense/and or personal injury REQUIRED • Admission to the Colorado Bar REQUIRED • Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Colorado 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 • 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 Education Requirements • Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED Benefits • Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being. • Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance. • Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance. • Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year. Company Overview • GEICO, Government Employees Insurance Company, has been providing affordable auto insurance since 1936. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway. It was founded in 1936, and is headquartered in Chase, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.geico.com. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job