Insurance Defense Attorney -- Bodily Injury
Progressive Insurance is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. As an insurance defense attorney within the bodily injury unit, you will provide legal representation in motor vehicle insurance defense litigation, handling cases from beginning to end and working closely with clients and claims partners.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Preparing legal pleadings, motions, statements, and trial briefs
- Involved in negotiating settlements
- Working closely with clients and claims partners to prepare timely reports on litigation
- Ensuring all appropriate defenses are leveraged to reach positive outcomes
- Analyzing written discovery, depositions, medical records, and assessing the value of claims to determine risk exposure
Skills
- Juris doctor degree or Master of Laws (LLM)
- Active license to practice law in Texas
- One or more years experience in auto defense litigation or plaintiff's personal injury
- Ability to identify risk, review and assess medical records, depositions and other legal documents
- Able to work independently with strong attention to detail along with the ability to organize and prioritize workload working with an electronic diary
- Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with clients and customers and negotiate on their behalf
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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