Associate Counsel - Silver Spring, MD

Complete Guide: Associate Counsel at GEICO

GEICO is seeking a qualified and driven Associate Counsel to join its Staff Counsel team in Silver Spring, Maryland. This full-time, mid-senior level position focuses on defending lawsuits filed in Maryland courts and handling first-party insurance defense. The role offers a hybrid/remote work model, requiring the candidate to reside within a commutable distance of the Silver Spring office.

Key Responsibilities

The selected Associate Counsel will be responsible for managing a diverse litigation caseload. Primary duties include:

• Legal Research & Writing: Researching complex laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Advisory Services: Rendering professional opinions on liability, damages, and claim value as requested by the Claims Department.
• Litigation Management: Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery. This includes conducting depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath.
• Trial Advocacy: Defending the company's interests through trials or dispositive hearings for all assigned matters.

Eligibility & Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following strict criteria:

• Education: A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Bar Admission: Active admission to the Maryland Bar in good standing is required. Candidates must maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits.
• Experience: 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense, personal injury, or related civil litigation fields.
• Travel: Ability to travel as required to attend trials, hearings, depositions, and management meetings.
• Skills: Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to document files clearly and professionally.

Compensation & Benefits

GEICO offers a highly competitive total rewards package for this position:

• Salary Range: $118,900.00 to $186,550.00 per year (base pay is determined by skills, experience, and location).
• Financial Security: A 401(k) savings plan vested from day one with a 6% company match, alongside performance-based incentives.
• Workplace Flexibility: Remote work options with the "GEICO Flex" program, allowing employees to work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year.
• Additional Perks: Tuition assistance, comprehensive health coverage, and fertility/adoption assistance.

Application Details

Interested candidates should apply directly through the official GEICO Careers portal or via the LinkedIn job posting. Please note that GEICO will not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position.