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House Counsel Attorney | Progressive Insurance | Iselin, NJ
Our people help make Progressive a successful, energetic, forward-moving
organization. Time after time, Progressive has turned the insurance
industry upside down through its innovative services, its use of
technology and its continual push to be the No. 1 choice for auto
insurance.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides legal representation to Progressive's insured's and/or
Progressive companies in low to moderate exposure and/or lower
complexity cases.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for litigating cases of low to moderate exposure and/or complexity cases with supervision.
- Directs support staff in the completion of tasks.
- Handles all aspects of the assigned cases, including a holistic evaluation and overall litigation strategy.
- Counsels and advises clients
- Makes routine court appearances
- Conducts discovery and investigation
- Prepares and tries cases
- Maintains good communication with clients and claims customers.
- Works towards gaining an understanding of the insurance business, and particularly the Progressive business model.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Juris Doctorate required
- Member of the Bar in jurisdiction(s) served by specific House Counsel office(s) - New Jersey
- Minimum of 2+ years of legal experience
- Demonstrates an ability to litigate and try cases
- Litigation Experience preferred
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrates a proficiency at expert discovery
- Demonstrated ability to manage diary
- Excellent client/customer skills
- Basic computer proficiency
- Strong analytical skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Ability to review and assess the impact of medical records, depositions and other documents
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Effective team player
- Understanding of all applicable ethical duties
- Attention to detail
- Ability to learn new or updated computer software and programs
- Ability to learn and follow existing and new processes and procedures
- Good research skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Good work ethic
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Typical office environment
- Traditional work hours, but will frequently require evening and/or weekend hours
- Travel involved to attend company sponsored training/seminars and other job related functions
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative
summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents
of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks
other than those specifically presented
At Progressive, status quo won't cut it. Our leaders want results and
you'll have the chance to make significant contributions in a company
that has taken the insurance world by storm. Our company is full of
opportunity and promise. Consider the strength of your new employer as
one of the country's largest auto insurance companies. You'll be
surrounded by smart, driven people like yourself, who combine innovation
and analysis to achieve industry-leading results and recognition, such
as the BusinessWeek50 and the distinction of being one of America's Most
Admired Companies, according to Fortune. Visit us at
http://jobs.progressive.com and share your personality with a company that will
value your unique contributions. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link
into your browser address bar:
http://progressiveinsurance.contacthr.com/13455389
or submit your resume and salary requirements through our homepage at
https://progressivece7.recruitmax.com/MAIN/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=28504&szCareerPortalID=85&szUniqueCareerPortalID=b341ba47-6d4f-4e87-b30f-1d5a7ce248eb
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