Insurance Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to Progressive insureds and/or Progressive Insurance Companies in all aspects of litigation.
• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs, and negotiate settlements.
• Work closely with clients and claims partners to prepare timely reports on litigation and assess the value of claims.
• Analyze written discovery, depositions, medical records, and assess the value of claims to determine risk exposure.
• Occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training.

Requirements

• Juris doctor degree or Master of Laws (LLM)
• A minimum of 2 years general/auto litigation experience
• Admitted to practice law in the state of New York

Qualifications

• Hybrid position with occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training
• Candidates must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the office they support

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines

Benefits

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision coverage, including free preventative care
• Wellness & mental health programs
• Flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Career development & tuition assistance

Pay

$160,433 - $176,300/year

Schedule

Hybrid position with occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training.

Benefits

• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 40% of your eligible earnings, based on company performance
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
• Wellness & mental health programs
• Flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Career development & tuition assistance

Company Culture

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2025 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role.