Insurance Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury

About the role

As an insurance defense attorney within our commercial auto and bodily injury (BI) unit, you'll join our motor vehicle insurance defense litigation team. You'll provide legal representation to Progressive insureds and/or Progressive Insurance Companies in all aspects of litigation, from case preparation to settlement negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs
• Negotiate settlements with clients and claims partners
• Prepare timely reports on litigation, ensuring appropriate defenses are leveraged
• Analyze written discovery, depositions, medical records, and assess claim values
• Occasional travel to offices 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 Illinois

Qualifications

This is a hybrid position with occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training. The position requires handling cases in central Illinois.

Skills

Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously are essential.

Benefits

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

Pay

$133,679 - $146,900/year

Schedule

Hybrid schedule 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, and vision benefits, including free preventative care
• Wellness and mental health programs
• Flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid and unpaid sick leave, as well as short and long-term disability
• Parental and family leave; military leave and pay
• Diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Career development and 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

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.