Insurance Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury
Job Summary
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About the Role
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
- Be involved in negotiating 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, and assess the value of claims to determine risk exposure
Requirements
- Juris doctor degree or Master of Laws (LLM)
- Admitted to practice law in the state of Virginia
- Live within driving distance of the office you support
Qualifications
- Experience in insurance defense litigation
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
Benefits
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
- Medical, dental & vision coverage
- Wellness & mental health programs
- Flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
- Paid time off, including volunteer time off
- Paid & unpaid sick leave
- Short & long-term disability
- Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
- Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
- Career development & tuition assistance
Pay
- Attorney I: $97,735 - $108,500/year
- Attorney II: $133,679 - $146,900/year
Schedule
This is a hybrid position with occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training.
Gainshare
Against share annual cash incentive payment up to 30% or 40% of your eligible earnings based on company performance.
EEO Statement
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.
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