Insurance Defense Attorney

Job Summary

As a highly skilled Insurance Defense Attorney, you will be part of our Bodily Injury (BI) unit, providing legal representation to Progressive insureds and/or to the Progressive Insurance Companies before courts and arbitration panels in all aspects of litigation. Your responsibilities will include handling cases from beginning to end, preparing legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs, and negotiating settlements. You will work closely with clients and claims partners to prepare timely reports on litigation, ensuring all appropriate defenses are leveraged to reach positive outcomes. Additionally, you will analyze written discovery, depositions, medical records, and assess the value of claims to determine risk exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle cases from beginning to end, including preparing legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs, and negotiating settlements
• Work closely with clients and claims partners to prepare timely reports on litigation
• Analyze written discovery, depositions, medical records, and assess the value of claims to determine risk exposure
• Provide legal representation to Progressive insureds and/or to the Progressive Insurance Companies before courts and arbitration panels

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in California
• 1-6 years' experience in auto defense litigation or plaintiff's personal injury
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to identify risk with strong understanding of all applicable ethical duties
• Ability to work effectively with clients and customers and negotiate on their behalf

Benefits

• $89,900-$162,100/year
• Gainshare bonus up to 40% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
• 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
• 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

About Progressive

Progressive is a leading insurance company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees. We offer a range of benefits and programs to support the well-being and career development of our employees. If you are a motivated and talented individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.