Early Career Trial Attorney - Panhandle, FL (Remote)

Allstate Insurance; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 66,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Allstate as an Early Career Trial Attorney, where you'll manage insurance defense litigation and provide legal counsel to business clients. This dynamic role involves courtroom advocacy, legal research, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctorate and strong communication skills, ready to embrace challenges in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Business Insight

Client Collaboration

Strategic Impact

Diverse Challenges

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Florida State Bar.
• Completion of courses in legal research, writing, and analysis.
• Strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception to verdict.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents.
• Attend court hearings and assist in legal proceedings.

Skills

Case Management

Client Communication

Evidence Gathering

Legal Discovery

Legal Document Preparation

Litigation

Negotiation

Time Management

Torts

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. For more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us ahead of our customers' evolving needs, from advocating for seat belts, air bags, and graduated driving laws to leading in pricing sophistication, telematics, and device and identity protection.

Job Description

Join the legal frontline and champion the defense for both the insured and the Company! As an Early Career Trial Attorney, you'll handle bodily injury, property damage lawsuits, and more, with thrilling trials, arbitrations, and mediations. Beyond the courtroom, you'll provide vital counsel to business clients and coordinate between legal teams. Stay ahead of the game by monitoring new laws and regulations, ensuring our strategies remain sharp. Embrace the excitement of constant challenges and victories in this dynamic role!

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception to verdict, including case assessment, discovery, depositions, motions, negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post-trial motions to ensure favorable outcomes.
2. Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research for cases, including preparation for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
3. Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents; prepare summaries and reports.
4. Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
5. Interview clients and witnesses, draft summaries of their statements, and maintain communication records.
6. Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings to observe and assist as needed; may represent the company or clients in routine matters.
7. Monitor changes in laws and regulations, and assist in updating the legal team on potential impacts.
8. Participate in training sessions and mentorship programs to develop legal skills and gain exposure to complex legal work.

Education

• Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Florida State Bar.

Minimum Requirements

• Successful completion of courses in legal research, writing, and analysis, demonstrating the ability to conduct thorough research and draft legal documents.
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to organize case files, manage legal documents, and understand the discovery process.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, including preparing summaries and maintaining interaction records.
• Knowledge of legal ethics and professional conduct standards.
• Fundamental negotiation skills for client interactions and settlements.
• Must be within commuting distance to courthouses in the central Panhandle area.

Benefits & Culture

• Work-Life Balance: Predictable schedules and flexibility to balance professional and personal life.
• Business Insight: Gain understanding of diverse business operations and align legal strategies accordingly.
• Client Collaboration: Work directly with internal stakeholders to provide legal guidance.
• Strategic Impact: Influence decision-making and risk management initiatives.
• Diverse Challenges: Engage in various legal areas beyond litigation, including compliance and dispute resolution.
• Growth Opportunities: Support for professional development and career advancement.

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Skills

Case Management, Client Communication, Evidence Gathering, Legal Discovery, Legal Document Preparation, Litigation, Negotiation, Time Management, Torts

Compensation

Annual salary ranges from $66,800 to $120,650, based on experience and qualifications.

Candidates will be required to submit to a background check.

Join Our Team

Joining Allstate offers an opportunity to develop your skills, challenge the status quo, and impact the future positively. We foster an inclusive environment recognized with diversity awards, empowering everyone to lead, innovate, and give back.

Additional Information

Allstate generally does not sponsor employment-based visas for this role. We comply with applicable laws regarding employment and non-discrimination, including provisions for veterans and local ordinances.