Legal Assistant- Insurance Defense

Progressive Insurance; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 6%

Medical, dental & vision, including 0%

Wellness & mental health programs

FSAs & HSAs and life insurance

Paid time off incl. volunteer time off

Sick leave & disability benefits

Parental & family leave; military pay

Diversity, ERGs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Progressive Insurance is seeking a paralegal/legal assistant to support a professional team in Indiana. The role emphasizes knowledge of Indiana law, insurance defense exposure, and the ability to manage confidentiality while coordinating with multiple professionals.

The position is hybrid-remote with initial in-office onboarding in Carmel, Indiana, and requires residence within a reasonable commute to the Carmel office. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or higher with at least two years of legal work experience supporting a professional team.
• Paralegal or Legal Assistant experience with knowledge of Indiana law.
• Insurance defense or personal injury experience in a law firm is preferred.
• Time management and organizational skills to support a large professional team.
• Typing with accuracy and grammar attention.
• Ability to work independently while handling confidential information.
• Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Indiana law knowledge

Time management

Typing accuracy

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of two years legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team.

Preferred Skills

• Paralegal or Legal Assistant experience with knowledge and experience with Indiana law.
• Insurance defense, bodily injury or personal injury experience working in a law firm
• Time management and organizational skills required to provide support to a large group of professionals
• Typing skills with special attention to grammar and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while maintaining highly confidential information
• Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills

Compensation

• $29.57-32.50/hour Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Location

• This is a hybrid-remote role with in-office initial onboarding training and occasional meetings and/or training in office.
• Candidates must reside within a reasonable commute to the Carmel, Indiana office.

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.

Physical requirements and working conditions

May require lifting < than 25 lbs.

Involves standing and walking around the room to monitor work (e.g., training).

Requires long periods of standing (e.g., mailroom).

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2026 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role.

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