United Auto Insurance

Non-standard auto insurance for high-risk drivers

Attorney Bodily Injury - Property Damage

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Full-timeMiami, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required.
Admission to the Florida Bar in good standing is required.
A strong understanding of insurance laws and regulations is required.
The attorney must be able to analyze complex legal issues and develop effective strategies.
At least 3 to 5 years of personal injury law experience, with a focus on automobile accidents, is required.
Strong understanding of liability and damages evaluation, settlement analysis, exposure assessment, and litigation strategy is required.
Excellent negotiation, oral advocacy, and legal writing skills are required.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively across a high volume of cases, are required.
The attorney must be highly tech-savvy, with demonstrated proficiency in legal technology and digital litigation tools.
Advanced proficiency in case management systems, electronic document management platforms, legal research databases such as Westlaw and LexisNexis, and Microsoft Office is required.
Employment eligibility is verified through the E-Verify program.

Responsibilities

Manage a high-volume caseload of third-party automobile liability claims from inception through resolution, including litigation, mediation, trial preparation, and trial.
Evaluate liability and damages, including reviewing medical records and billing, assessing bodily injury claims, and valuing property damage.
Prepare pre-suit evaluations, settlement recommendations, proposals for settlement (PFSs), mediation summaries, and other resolution-focused submissions.
Proactively identify legal and litigation risks, and conduct thorough exposure, risk, and cost-benefit analyses.
Provide timely, well-supported recommendations on case strategy and settlement opportunities.
Maintain open and consistent communication with stakeholders, and keep management informed of material developments.
Collaborate with insureds, claims professionals, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and vendors.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly desirable.
Experience with Florida third-party auto liability claims and litigation involving bodily injury and property damage is preferred.
Experience preparing pre-suit evaluations, settlement recommendations, proposals for settlement (PFSs), and mediation summaries is strongly preferred.
Trial skills are preferred.

Company Overview

Founded in 1989, United Automobile Insurance Company (UAIC) is an innovative and established organization looking for a Bodily Injury Defense Attorney to join our team. Family-owned, UAIS, is one of the largest privately held property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. The key to our growth and success is a commitment to providing quality service to our agents and customers, by providing disciplined underwriting, and strategic claims handling. Our ongoing efforts to invest substantial resources in personnel and technology are the foundation of our promise of assuring maximum efficiency and specialized operations in the industry. We are proud that our independent agents and customers have recognized our dedication by making UAIS the market leader in every state where we conduct business.

Preferred candidate is located in Florida

Position Summary

United Automobile Insurance Company is seeking an experienced attorney to handle Florida third-party automobile liability claims and litigation, including bodily injury and property damage matters, throughout South and Central Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Orange, and Hillsborough Counties. The ideal candidate will manage files from inception through resolution, including litigation, mediation, trial preparation, and trial. They will also bring a proactive mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to independently drive a high-volume caseload toward resolution.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a high-volume caseload of third-party automobile liability claims, from inception through resolution, including litigation, mediation, trial preparation, and trial.
Evaluate liability and damages, including review of medical records and billing, bodily injury claim assessment, and property damage valuation.
Prepare pre-suit evaluations, settlement recommendations, proposals for settlement (PFSs), mediation summaries, and other resolution-focused submissions.
Proactively identify legal and litigation risks, and conduct thorough exposure, risk, and cost-benefit analyses.
Provide timely, well-supported recommendations on case strategy and settlement opportunities.
Maintain open and consistent communication with stakeholders, and keep management informed of material developments.
Collaborate effectively with insureds, claims professionals, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and vendors.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Admitted to the Florida Bar and in good standing.
Strong understanding of insurance laws and regulations.
Ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop effective strategies.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly desirable.

Skills & Experience

At least 3 to 5 years of personal injury law experience, with a focus on automobile accidents.
Experience with Florida third-party auto liability claims and litigation (bodily injury and property damage) is preferred.
Strong understanding of liability and damages evaluation, settlement analysis, exposure assessment, and litigation strategy.
Experience preparing pre-suit evaluations, settlement recommendations, PFSs, and mediation summaries is strongly preferred.
Strong litigation experience; trial skills preferred.
Excellent negotiation, oral advocacy, and legal writing skills.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively across a high volume of cases.
Highly tech-savvy, with demonstrated proficiency in legal technology and digital litigation tools.
Advanced proficiency in case management systems, electronic document management platforms, legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis), and Microsoft Office.

UAIC participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E-Verify, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

UAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. All employment decisions at UAIC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Compensation Notice: Compensation ranges and estimates displayed by third-party job platforms may be automatically generated and may not reflect United Auto Insurance's established compensation range for this position. Where required by applicable law, United Auto Insurance will provide the applicable pay range and other required compensation information. For questions regarding compensation for this position, please contact our Recruiting Team.

About the Company

United Auto Insurance

Non-standard auto insurance for high-risk drivers

United Auto Insurance provides low-cost auto coverage tailored for drivers who don’t qualify for standard insurance. It focuses on non-standard auto insurance and sells through a network of independent agents. Its products are priced to meet the needs of higher-risk drivers and are distributed via agent portals that streamline quoting and selling for agents. The company differentiates itself through its long-time focus on the non-standard market, its private ownership, and its use of technology to empower agents, plus a strategic expansion from Florida to Illinois and later toward Texas. Its goal is to grow its market presence in non-standard auto insurance, strengthen its financial position, and expand into more states by supporting its core markets with additional capital and scalable distribution.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $45M
Headquarters: Miami Gardens, FL
Founded: 1989

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