Insurance Defense Attorney -- Bodily Injury - Bolingbrook, IL

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As an insurance defense attorney within our commercial auto and 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.  In person attendance is generally limited to litigation related events, with occasional travel required for training sessions, team meetings, and other business needs. 

Must-have qualifications   

Juris doctor degree or Master of Laws (LLM) and a minimum of 2 years general/auto litigation experience.
Admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois.
Compensation  

$147,056 - $161,600/year
Gainshare annual cash incentive payment 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, including volunteer 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