Insurance Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury
Job Number: 214447
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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.
Other tasks will include analyzing written discovery, depositions, medical records and assessing the value of claims to determine risk exposure.
This is a remote position with occasional travel to an office for a meeting and/or training.
Must-have qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.
D.
) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in California
Preferred skills
1-6 years’ experience in auto defense litigation or plaintiff’s personal injury
Able to work independently or with a team with strong attention to detail along with the ability to organize and prioritize workload while working with an electronic diary
Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to identify risk with strong understanding of all applicable ethical duties
Ability to work effectively with clients and customers and negotiate on their behalf
Compensation
$89,900-$162,100/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
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-California-Sherman Oaks
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Work From Home: Yes