Hybrid Attorney – Personal Injury Protection

at United Automobile Insurance Company

• Job title: Attorney – Personal Injury Protection
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Miami, United States

About the role

• Personal Injury Protection Attorney at United Automobile Insurance, handling PIP litigation and providing legal guidance for claims. Collaborating with teams for case management in Florida state courts.

Responsibilities

• Develop case strategies, draft all legal pleadings, motions, discovery, and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Collaborate with claims adjusters to provide legal guidance and ensure claims are defended efficiently.
• Collaborate with your legal assistant and paralegal to meet deadlines for discovery, hearings and all other required matters.
• Handle all facets of discovery, which includes interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, and conducting witness depositions, including expert testimonies.
• Conduct thorough legal research on applicable laws, regulations, and case precedents related to personal injury protection claims.
• Stay current with changes in insurance and property damage with local and state laws.
• Analyze complex legal issues and provide clear, concise, and practical advice to the claims team.
• Negotiate settlements with claimants, attorneys, and other parties involved in PIP, glass or collision claims.
• Communicate with opposing counsel, attend court hearings, and represent the company's interests in legal proceedings.
• Address any client inquiries or concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Attend, conduct and represent the company in all depositions, hearings, and trials as necessary to represent the company's interests and advocate for favorable outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed records of all assigned cases and related legal activities.
• Utilize case management software to maintain comprehensive and organized records of each matter.
• Caseload is 95% PIP and 5% glass/collision.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
• Admission and in good standing with the Florida bar
• Minimum 5 years of experience practicing law with a focus on PIP litigation.
• Experience in glass and collision
• Strong knowledge of insurance regulations and laws.
• Excellent research, writing, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software; Time Matters preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Leave programs.
• Flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Voluntary Life/ADD
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability