Attorney III - Albuquerque, NM (Hybrid)

GEICO is looking to hire an Attorney III in Albuquerque, NM to handle all Staff Counsel office activities relating to the defense of lawsuits against GEICO insureds in liability suits, and on behalf of GEICO in subrogation, Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Underinsured Motorist (UIM), and PIP suits or arbitrations, filed in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction in the state of New Mexico.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.

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

• Meet deadlines to respond to pleadings, and correspondence.

• Appears timely in court, arbitrations, depositions, meetings, and other scheduled matters.

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

• Conduct file audits and provide feedback on quality of file handling and expense management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years' experience of litigation, including insurance defense or personal injury.

• Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED.

• Admission to the New Mexico Bar REQUIRED.

• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New Mexico 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.

Location - Hybrid Eligible: This position requires 2 days working in office during orientation and attending in-person court hearings.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you'll 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.