Insurance Defense Attorney - No Fault/Bodily Injury

About the position

As an insurance defense attorney within our personal injury protection (PIP) 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.

Responsibilities
? Provide legal representation to Progressive insureds and/or Progressive Insurance Companies in litigation.
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? Handle cases from beginning to end, including preparing legal pleadings, motions, statements, and trial briefs.
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? Negotiate settlements and prepare timely reports on litigation.
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? Analyze written discovery, depositions, and medical records.
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? Assess the value of claims to determine risk exposure.

Requirements
? Juris doctor degree or Master of Laws (LLM).
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? Admitted to practice law in New York.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
? 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
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? Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
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? Wellness & mental health programs
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? Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
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? Paid time off
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? Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
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? Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
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? Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
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? Career development & tuition assistance

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