Early Career Trial Attorney - Richmond, VA (Remote)

Allstate; Virginia; A distancia; USD 70.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Laptop & monitors provided

Monthly connectivity reimbursement

Work-from-home capability

Descripción de la vacante

Allstate is seeking an Early Career Trial Attorney to join our in-house legal team in Virginia. You will handle bodily injury and property damage cases, including arbitrations, mediations, and occasional trials, while advising internal clients and coordinating across legal teams.

You will monitor evolving laws and regulatory changes to keep strategies sharp, and contribute to training programs that expand your skills in a dynamic, challenging environment.

Formación

• Juris Doctorate and Virginia State Bar membership in good standing.
• Strong time management and ability to balance multiple deadlines.
• Experience in legal research, writing, and discovery processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, LexisNexis, TeamConnect and legal case management software.
• Knowledge of professional ethics and conduct standards.

Responsabilidades

• Manage all stages of insurance defense litigation from inception to verdict, including discovery and courtroom advocacy.
• Gather and organize documents and evidence for hearings, trials, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries and reports.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Interview clients and witnesses and maintain communication records.
• Attend hearings and depositions; may represent the company on routine matters.
• Monitor legal changes and update the team on potential impacts to cases.
• Participate in training and mentorship to develop skills.
• Provide legal opinions to claims clients.

Conocimientos

Case Management

Case Management Software

Case Reviews

Client Documentation

Dispute Resolution

Evidence Gathering

Legal Consulting

Legal Document Preparation

Litigation

Torts

Educación

Juris Doctorate & Virginia Bar

Herramientas

LexisNexis

TeamConnect

Descripción del empleo

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, 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 arbitrations, mediations, and occasional trials. 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

• Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from caseinceptionto verdict, including initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre-trial negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post-trial motions to ensure favorable outcomes for clients.

• Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legalresearch forcases, including preparation for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.

• Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents; prepare summaries and reports.

• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.

• Interview clients and witnesses, as well as drafting summaries of their statements andmaintainingcommunication records.

• Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings toobserveandassistas needed; mayrepresentthe company or clients in routine matters.

• Monitor changes in laws andregulations, andassistin updating the legal team on potential impacts to ongoing cases.

• Participate in training sessions and mentorship programs to develop legal skills and gain exposure to more complex legal work

• Provide legal opinions to claims clients.

• Conducts depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents.

Education

• Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with theVirginia State Bar

MinimumRequirements

• Successful completion of courses focused on legal research, writing, and analysis,demonstratingthe ability to conduct thorough legal research and draft clear, well-structured legal documents.

• Demonstrates strong time management skills, effectively balancing multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Capable of organizing case files, managing legal documents, and understanding the discovery process.

• Skilled in communicating with clients, preparing summaries, andmaintainingrecords of interactions.

• Well-versed in legal ethics and the standards of professional conduct.

• Equipped with fundamental negotiation techniques and strategies for client interactions and settlement discussions.

• Must be proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, TeamConnect, internet research tools, and other legal case management software.

Explore the Benefits of Joining Allstate’s Client Legal Services

• Exceptional Work-Life Balance: At Allstate, we understand the importance of achieving harmony between work and personal life. Our in-house litigation roles provide more predictable schedules and flexibility, allowing you to excel professionally while enjoying a fulfilling personal life.
• Holistic Understanding of the Business: Aspart of the Allstate legal team,you’llgain invaluable insight into our diverse business operations,objectives, and culture. This comprehensive understanding enables you to align legal strategies closely with the company’s goals, fostering impactful contributions and strategic partnerships across departments.
• Direct Client Collaboration: Working in-house at Allstate means collaborating directly with internal stakeholders and business units. This close partnership cultivates deeper client relationships,facilitatinga nuanced understanding of their needs and priorities. By providing proactive legal guidance and support,you’llplay a pivotal role in driving the company’s success.
• Strategic Influence and Impact: As an integral member of our legal team,you’llhave the opportunity to shape strategic decisions and risk management initiatives. Your insightsandexpertisewill inform key business decisions, empowering you to mitigate risks effectively and drive positive outcomes that directlyimpactAllstate’s bottom line.
• Diverse Legal Challenges: In-house litigation roles at Allstate encompass a broad spectrum of legal work beyond traditional litigation, including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and dispute resolution. This diversity of challenges ensures continuous professional growth and development, expanding your skill set and enhancing your career trajectory.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Withample opportunitiesfor advancement and professional development,you’llhave the support and resources you need to reach new heights in your legal career.

Skills

Case Management, Case Management Software, Case Reviews, Client Documentation, Dispute Resolution, Evidence Gathering, Legal Consulting, Legal Document Preparation, Litigation, Torts

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 70,100.00 - 121,475.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.

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Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.