Insurance Defense Attorney -- Bodily Injury

Progressive Insurance; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance company as an Insurance Defense Attorney in Washington, D.C. You will handle litigation for motor vehicle insurance cases, providing legal representation, preparing pleadings, and negotiating settlements. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) match and wellness programs.

Benefits

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

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Wellness & mental health programs

Paid time off, including volunteer time off

Career development & tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of Washington.
• Experience in motor vehicle insurance defense litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to Progressive insureds before courts and arbitration panels.
• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, and trial briefs.
• Negotiate settlements and analyze written discovery.

Skills

Legal representation

Litigation

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor degree or Master of Laws (LLM)

Job description

Insurance Defense Attorney -- Bodily Injury

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Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress.

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 Washington
  
  

Compensation

• $95,040 - $143,000
• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Insurance

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