Insurance Defense Attorney



As a member of our insurance defense litigation team, you will provide legal representation to Progressive insureds and/or to the Progressive Insurance Companies before courts and arbitration panels in all aspects of litigation. Handling your own cases from beginning to end, you will also prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs and be involved in negotiating settlements. You will work closely with our customers and claims team to ensure all appropriate defenses are leveraged to reach positive outcomes.



Requirements:

* Juris Doctorate

* Member of the NY Bar

* 5+ years of civil litigation experience defending cases in the NY boroughs (comfortable in Brooklyn and Queens' court system)

* Accustomed to high-volume, dynamic law practice environment

* Willingness and ability to learn and embrace existing and new processes, procedures and technology

* Demonstrated proficiency in expert discovery

* Accurate diary management

* Excellent client/customer skills

* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

* Good negotiation skills

* Ability to review and assess the impact of medical records, depositions and other documents

* Excellent time management, organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize

* Effective as a team player and independently

* Understanding of all applicable ethical duties; strong work ethic

* Basic computer proficiency with the ability to learn new or updated computer software and programs

* Good research skills

* Strong oral and written communication skills