What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury position at Progressive?
Job Number: 238499
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As an insurance defense attorney within our bodily injury (BI) unit, 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. Handling cases from beginning to end, you’ll also prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs and be involved in negotiating settlements. Additionally, you’ll work closely with clients and claims partners to prepare timely reports on litigation, ensuring all appropriate defenses are leveraged to reach positive outcomes and take cases through trial where appropriate. Other tasks will include analyzing written discovery, depositions, medical records and assessing the value of claims to determine risk exposure.
This is a hybrid position with occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training; certain venues may require in person appearances with the following venues covered: All North Florida venues from Duval to Leon Counties.
Must-have qualifications
- Juris doctor degree or Master of Laws (LLM) and a minimum of 2 years general/auto litigation experience.
- Admitted to practice law in the state of Florida.
Compensation
- $128,700-$143,000/year
- Gainshare bonus up to 40% of your 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
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Job: Legal
Primary Location: United States-Florida-Jacksonville
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Work From Home: Yes
Salary : $128,700 - $143,000
