Managing Attorney

$157,320 - $174,800/Yr

Progressive - Metairie, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Metairie, LA

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

As a Managing Attorney at Progressive, you will take on a leadership role while managing a small caseload. This position involves providing legal representation to clients, overseeing case management from start to finish, making employment decisions, handling performance management, and monitoring the department budget. The role is hybrid, requiring occasional travel to the office for meetings and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to clients, handling cases from beginning to end.
• Make employment decisions and handle performance management for the team.
• Monitor the department budget and make compensation decisions.
• Develop employees through training and mentorship.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and company policies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree or Master of Laws (LLM).
• Minimum of 5 years of general/auto civil litigation experience.
• Admitted to practice law in Louisiana.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience handling all aspects of litigation, including expert discovery and trial in moderate to high complexity lawsuits.
• Thorough understanding of medical and other technical information.
• Excellent working knowledge of applicable laws and rules (e.g., evidence, civil procedure, trial practice, and tort).
• Proven communication and leadership qualities.

Benefits

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, including free preventative care
• Wellness & mental health programs
• Health care flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Career development & tuition assistance