Senior Insurance Defense Attorney -- Bodily Injury

Job Number: 260032
Category: Legal
Location: TX
Remote Type: Hybrid Remote
Job Level: Experienced

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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 position is primarily remote; however, candidates must reside within the state of Texas. In-person attendance may be required for litigation-related events, as well as occasional training sessions and team meetings.

Must-have qualifications

• Juris doctor degree or Master of Laws (LLM) and a minimum of five years general/auto civil litigation experience
• Admitted to practice law in the state in which working
• This position requires a valid driver's license and auto insurance
• This position requires compliance with Progressive's driving standards and/or policies

Compensation

• $149,968 - $164,800/year
• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 40% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
• Bonus of up to $15,000 payable after 90 calendar days of actively being employed at Progressive

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:

The physical requirements and working conditions listed below are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Involves frequent driving.