Insurance Defense Attorney -- Bodily Injury - Bolingbrook, IL
About The Position
As an insurance defense attorney within the commercial auto and bodily injury unit, you will be part of the motor vehicle insurance defense litigation team, providing legal representation to Progressive insureds and/or Progressive Insurance Companies before courts and arbitration panels throughout all aspects of litigation. You will handle cases from beginning to end, prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, and trial briefs, and participate in settlement negotiations. You will work closely with clients and claims partners to prepare timely litigation reports and leverage appropriate defenses to reach positive outcomes. Other work includes analyzing written discovery, depositions, and medical records, and assessing claim value to determine risk exposure. This is a hybrid position. In-person attendance is generally limited to litigation-related events, with occasional travel for training sessions, team meetings, and other business needs.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree or Master of Laws (LLM).
- At least 2 years of general or auto litigation experience.
- Admitted to practice law in Illinois.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal representation to Progressive insureds and/or Progressive Insurance Companies before courts and arbitration panels.
- Handle litigation cases from beginning to end.
- Prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, and trial briefs.
- Participate in negotiating settlements.
- Work with clients and claims partners to prepare timely litigation reports.
- Leverage appropriate defenses to pursue positive outcomes.
- Analyze written discovery, depositions, and medical records.
- Assess claim value to determine risk exposure.
Benefits
- Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 40% of eligible earnings, based on company performance.
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including free preventative care.
- Wellness and mental health programs.
- Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and life insurance.
- Paid time off, including volunteer time off.
- Paid and unpaid sick leave where applicable.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Parental and family leave.
- Military leave and pay.
- Diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups.
- Career development and tuition assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
