Attorney – Personal Injury Protection
United Automobile Insurance Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Miami • Florida • United States
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About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchdrafting legal pleadingsnegotiationlitigationdiscoverycase strategy developmentanalysis of legal issuessettlement negotiationwritingPIP litigation
Soft Skills
communicationanalytical skillscollaborationindependenceprofessionalismtime managementattention to detailclient relationsproblem-solvingadvocacy
Certifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.)Florida bar admission