Insurance Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury

Progressive Insurance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney specializing in bodily injury to join its litigation team. The role involves providing legal defense for clients, drafting legal documents, and working closely with other legal professionals to negotiate settlements and ensure optimal outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor degree and solid litigation experience, with the position offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Wellness & mental health programs

Career development & tuition assistance

Paid time off including volunteer time off

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years general/auto litigation experience.
• Admitted to practice law in New York.
• Strong capability in legal pleadings and motions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to insureds and handle litigation cases.
• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, and statements.
• Work closely with clients and assess risks.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Legal analysis

Education

Juris doctor degree or 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.

The ideal candidate must reside in Rochester or Buffalo, NY.

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 New York.
  
  

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
  
  

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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