Insurance Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury

About the role

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress. As an insurance defense attorney within our Bodily Injury litigation team, you’ll be a part of our motor vehicle insurance defense litigation team, providing legal representation to Progressive insureds and/or to the Progressive Insurance Companies before courts and arbitration panels in all aspects of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases from beginning to end
• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs
• Negotiate settlements
• Work closely with clients and claims partners to prepare timely reports on litigation
• Ensure all appropriate defenses are leveraged to reach positive outcomes
• Analyze written discovery, depositions, medical records
• Assess the value of claims to determine risk exposure

Requirements

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

Pay

• Base compensation: $147,056 – $181,300 per year
• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 40% of eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
• Wellness & mental health programs
• Health care 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
• Recognized by Energage as a 2026 Top Workplace for Innovation, Purpose & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership

Schedule

This is a hybrid position with occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training.