Insurance Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury

Progressive Insurance; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join their dynamic team. In this hybrid role, you will provide expert legal representation for bodily injury cases, working closely with clients and claims partners. You will handle litigation from start to finish, preparing essential legal documents and negotiating settlements to ensure favorable outcomes. Join a diverse and inclusive culture that values innovation and offers extensive benefits, including a generous 401(k) match and comprehensive health coverage. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Wellness & mental health programs

Paid time off

Career development & tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice law in Maryland.
• Experience in motor vehicle insurance litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation in bodily injury litigation.
• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, and negotiate settlements.

Skills

Legal Representation

Litigation

Negotiation

Claims Assessment

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Master of Laws (LLM)

Job description

Insurance Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury

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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 hybrid position with occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training. Candidates must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the office they support.

Must-have Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree or Master of Laws (LLM)
• Admitted to practice law in the state of Maryland
  
  

Compensation

• $104,580 - $157,300/year
• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 30% or 40% (pending position level) 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
  
  

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2024 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Insurance

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