Early Career Trial Attorney (Remote - Atlanta, GA)

Allstate Insurance; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 66,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Early Career Trial Attorney to manage insurance defense litigation and provide legal counsel. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and exposure to diverse legal challenges while ensuring a work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Growth Opportunities

Diverse Legal Challenges

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Georgia State Bar.
• Successful completion of courses in legal research, writing, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception to verdict.
• Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.

Skills

case management

client communication

legal discovery

document preparation

litigation

time management

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, airbags, 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 exciting trials, arbitrations, and mediations. Beyond the courtroom, you'll provide vital counsel to business clients and coordinate between legal teams. Stay ahead by monitoring new laws and regulations to keep our strategies sharp. Embrace the challenges and victories in this dynamic role!

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception to verdict, including 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, preparing for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
3. Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents; prepare summaries and reports.
4. Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
5. Interview clients and witnesses; draft summaries of statements and maintain communication records.
6. Attend court hearings, depositions, and other 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 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 Georgia State Bar.

Minimum Requirements

• Successful completion of courses in legal research, writing, and analysis.
• Strong time management skills for balancing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to organize case files and understand the discovery process.
• Effective communication with clients and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of legal ethics and professional conduct standards.
• Negotiation skills for client interactions and settlements.
• Must be within commuting distance to courthouses in the greater Atlanta Metroplex.

Benefits & Culture

• Work-Life Balance: Predictable schedules and flexibility to balance professional and personal life.
• Understanding of Business: Gain insights into Allstate's operations, objectives, and culture to align legal strategies effectively.
• Client Collaboration: Work directly with internal stakeholders and business units, fostering deeper relationships and understanding client needs.
• Strategic Impact: Influence decision-making and risk management, contributing to the company's success.
• Diverse Legal Challenges: Exposure to various legal areas beyond traditional litigation, including compliance and dispute resolution.
• Growth Opportunities: Support for career advancement and professional development.

Skills & Compensation

Skills include case management, client communication, legal discovery, document preparation, litigation, and time management. Compensation ranges from $66,800 to $120,650 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

The role requires submission to a background check. We offer a flexible, inclusive environment recognized for diversity and belonging. Join us to challenge the status quo and make a meaningful impact.

Note: We generally do not sponsor visas. For specific job location policies, please refer to local ordinances and policies provided in the application process.