Senior Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury & Trials (Remote)

Allstate; Nevada; Remote; USD 130,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Allstate seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to defend insureds and the company in bodily injury and property damage matters. You will handle hearings, motions, arbitrations, and trial activities, advising business clients and coordinating with legal teams.

Requires active California Bar and 4+ years of litigation experience, with readiness to travel for trials. The role offers remote work options, a robust compensation package, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills, such as case strategy development, legal research, and advocacy, with the ability to manage complex disputes and work effectively under pressure.
• First or second chair jury trial experience
• Proven experience with insurance defense is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, and internet research.
• Strong teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants under the guidance of Lead Counsel.
• Capacity to manage a substantial case load.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment and willing to travel throughout California for trials & court appearances on an as needed basis.

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

Jury trial experience

Legal research

Teamwork

Remote work

Education

Juris Doctorate and California Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

Internet research

Job description

Allstate seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to defend insureds and the company in bodily injury and property damage matters. You will handle hearings, motions, arbitrations, and trial activities, advising business clients and coordinating with legal teams.

Requires active California Bar and 4+ years of litigation experience, with readiness to travel for trials. The role offers remote work options, a robust compensation package, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.