Insurance Defense Attorney -- Bodily Injury

Level20

Level20

Legal
Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Sep 4, 2024
Insurance Defense Attorney -- Bodily Injury

Job Number

: 234244

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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 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 LLM and a minimum of 2 years general/auto litigation experience
  • Admitted to practice law in Texas

Compensation

  • $125,280 - $139,200/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
  • 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

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Job

: Legal

Primary Location

: United States-Texas-Houston

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular
Work From Home: No