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United Automobile Insurance Company · 1 day ago

Attorney Personal Injury Protection - Miami, Florida

United Automobile Insurance Company is an innovative and established organization looking for a Personal Injury Protection Attorney to join our team. In this role, you will represent individuals insured by UAIC in civil litigation for property damage and personal injury, providing legal expertise and managing a caseload while collaborating with claims and support teams.

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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

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Florida bar admissionPIP litigation experienceLegal research toolsInsurance regulations knowledgeAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsWriting skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Applicants must reside in Miami-Dade or Broward County, Florida with the ability to travel to tri-county courthouses in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach
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
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

Preferred

Experience in glass and collision
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

Company

United Automobile Insurance Company

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Provide a high quality and low cost insurance product to the non-standard automobile insurance market.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$45M
Key Investors
Victory Park Capital
2018-04-26Series Unknown· $45M

Leadership Team

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Ivonne Mena Cossio, SHRM-CP
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Jim Sutton
Chief Product Officer
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