HOUSE COUNSEL MANAGER - IA (Metairie)
Posted 04/23/08
Closes: posting job + 90 days
Salary: Competitive
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.
Supervises House Counsel attorneys and/or support staff including employment decisions, performance management, compensation and reward planning, employee development and monitoring of department budget.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Handles an inventory of cases consistent with the level of management responsibilities
Handles all aspects of the assigned cases, which includes analysis of medical records and other documents, motion practice, pleadings, depositions, including expert depositions, etc.
Counsels and advises clients
Makes court appearances
Conducts discovery and investigation
Prepares and tries cases with moderate to severe exposure and complexity
Develops business partnership with claims customers
Works towards gaining an understanding of the insurance business, and particularly the Progressive business model. Manages staff
Directs support staff in the completion of tasks.
Provides leadership and management to staff
Hires and trains staff
Sets performance standards and measures for staff
Provides career development to staff
Accountable for overall productivity and quality of the team
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Juris Doctorate required
- Member of the Bar in Louisiana
- Significant legal experience
- Management skills preferred
- Thorough understanding and working knowledge of medical and other technical information
- Thorough understanding and excellent working knowledge of applicable laws and rules such as evidence, civil procedure, trial practice, and tort
- Ability to execute organizational strategy
- Recognizes and understands the legal issues in personal injury and insurance coverage litigation
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- Excellent client/claims customer skills
- Ability to work independently
- Maintains a diary on all files for follow up
- Computer proficiency
- Strong analytical skills
- 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
- Good work ethic
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 jobs.progressive.com and share your personality with a company that will value your unique contributions.
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
Contact Information
Mail: Metairie,IA
70001
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