Remote Senior Trial Attorney – In-House Litigation

allstate; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance-General benefits

Career Growth and Development

Holistic Understanding of the Business

Direct Client Collaboration

Strategic Influence and Impact

Diverse Legal Challenges

Job summary

Allstate is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join our in-house legal team in New York. You will defend bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, coordinate mediations and arbitrations, and provide strategic counsel to business units across regulatory matters.

Responsibilities include managing complex disputes, preparing for hearings and trials, and advising on new laws and regulations. Strong collaboration with paralegals and associates is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills, such as case strategy development, legal research, and advocacy.
• First or second chair jury trial experience is preferred.
• Proven experience with insurance defense is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred), and internet research.
• Strong teamwork skills, able to collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff underLead Counsel.
• Capacity to manage a substantial caseload.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment and willing to travel throughout Westchester / Putnam / Rockland and Bronx Counties - New York

Responsibilities

• Represents insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases.
• Prepares thoroughly for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Prepares and presents pre- and post-trial motions effectively.
• Assists colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts in a collaborative manner.
• Offers counsel to business clients on day-to-day legal matters.
• Manages projects efficiently, fostering coordination and collaboration among legal teams.
• Keeps abreast of and evaluates new laws, regulations, and case law; identifies and summarizes relevant issues; collaborates with other areas of the Law and Regulation (L&R) department; provides proactive advice and counsel to business units on the impact of new laws; monitors legal representation.

Skills

Case Management

Depositions

Dispute Resolution

Documentation Review

Evidence Gathering

Litigation

Trial Practice

Education

Juris Doctorate and NY Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

Job description

Allstate is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join our in-house legal team in New York. You will defend bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, coordinate mediations and arbitrations, and provide strategic counsel to business units across regulatory matters.

Responsibilities include managing complex disputes, preparing for hearings and trials, and advising on new laws and regulations. Strong collaboration with paralegals and associates is essential.