Submission for the position: Insurance Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury - (Job Number: 173208)
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Insurance Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury
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.
Must-have qualifications
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Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
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Active license to practice law in Florida
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2 years of general/auto civil litigation experience
Preferred skills
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3-6 years’ experience in auto defense litigation or plaintiff’s personal injury
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Able to work independently or with a team with strong attention to detail along with the ability to organize and prioritize workload while working with an electronic diary
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Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to identify risk with strong understanding of all applicable ethical duties
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Ability to work effectively with clients and customers and negotiate on their behalf
Benefits
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Gainshare bonus up to 40% of your eligible earnings; Progressive rewards each of us with an annual bonus based on company performance
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401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
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Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
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Career development and tuition reimbursement
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Wellness programs to help you maintain a better quality of life
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Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
Equal Opportunity Employer
United States-Florida-Tampa
Schedule: Full-time Location(s): United States-Florida-Tampa