Insurance Defense Attorney – Commercial Auto
Listed on Progressive’s official careers site. Posted September 28, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress. As an insurance defense attorney within our commercial auto and bodily injury litigation team, 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 trucking and commercial auto accident 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 with occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training. Candidates must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the office they support. Minimum qualifications Juris doctor degree or Master of Laws (LLM) and a minimum of 5 years general/auto litigation experience Admitted to practice law in
Georgia This position requires a valid driver's license and auto insurance This position requires compliance with Progressive's driving standards and/or policies Preferred skills Prior experience in auto and trucking litigation law, heavy equipment, and/or business transportation Admission to practice in federal court Compensation $149,968 - $164,800/year Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 40% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
Bonus of $15,000 payable after 90 calendar days of actively being employed at Progressive 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 Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2026 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.
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