Early Career Trial Attorney

Jobtailor; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstate is seeking an experienced attorney to manage insurance defense litigation from inception to verdict in the Northern Virginia area. You will lead case assessments, discovery, depositions, motions, and courtroom advocacy while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, is admitted to the Virginia State Bar, and demonstrates strong research, writing, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from inception to verdict.
• Conduct initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre-trial negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post-trial motions.
• Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, and case precedents; prepare summaries and reports.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Interview clients and witnesses; draft statement summaries and maintain communication records.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings; represent the company or clients in routine matters as needed.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and update the legal team on potential impacts.
• Participate in training sessions and mentorship programs.
• Provide legal opinions to claims clients
• Conduct depositions and examinations under oath and prepare summary documents
• Provide counsel to business clients and coordinate between legal teams

Skills

Virginia Bar membership

Legal Research

Writing & Drafting

Negotiation Techniques

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

LexisNexis

TeamConnect

Microsoft Office

Legal Case Management Software

Job description

• Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception to verdict
• Conduct initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre-trial negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post-trial motions
• Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions
• Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, and case precedents; prepare summaries and reports
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents
• Interview clients and witnesses; draft statement summaries and maintain communication records
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings; represent the company or clients in routine matters as needed
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and update the legal team on potential impacts
• Participate in training sessions and mentorship programs
• Provide legal opinions to claims clients
• Conduct depositions and examinations under oath and prepare summary documents
• Provide counsel to business clients and coordinate between legal teams

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate
• Active membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar
• Successful completion of courses focused on legal research, writing, and analysis
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research and draft clear, well-structured legal documents
• Strong time management skills while balancing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to organize case files, manage legal documents, and understand the discovery process
• Skilled in communicating with clients, preparing summaries, and maintaining records of interactions
• Knowledge of legal ethics and standards of professional conduct
• Fundamental negotiation techniques and strategies for client interactions and settlement discussions
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, TeamConnect, internet research tools, and legal case management software
• Must be able to attend court in Northern Virginia
• Successful completion of a background investigation
• Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position
• Dedicated, private workspace free from distractions when working from home
• Appropriate desk and seating when working from home
• Reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing insurance defense litigation, including case assessment, legal research, and document drafting. Proficient in courtroom advocacy and maintaining client communication while adhering to legal ethics and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Juris Doctorate
• Active Membership In Virginia State Bar
• Legal Research And Writing
• Drafting Legal Documents
• Negotiation Techniques

Hard Skills

• Legal Research
• Document Drafting
• Case Management
• Discovery Process
• Courtroom Advocacy
• Pleadings Preparation
• Motion Practice
• Client Interviewing
• Evidence Organization
• Time Management

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Mentorship
• Client Interaction
• Attention To Detail

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Defense Litigation
• Legal Ethics
• Professional Conduct
• Court Hearings
• Depositions
• Arbitrations
• Mediations
• Legal Opinions
• Background Investigation
• Northern Virginia Court Attendance

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• LexisNexis
• TeamConnect
• Legal Case Management Software
• Internet Research Tools