Senior In-House Trial Attorney - Litigation Lead

Allstate; Uniondale (NY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstate is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to defend bodily injury and property damage lawsuits and to counsel business clients. You will handle hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions, coordinating with legal teams while monitoring evolving laws.

Requirements include Juris Doctorate, NY State Bar membership, 5+ years of litigation experience, and strong teamwork. Remote-friendly, with travel across Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Long Island for court appearances.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills.
• First or second chair jury trial experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, LexisNexis, and internet research.

Responsibilities

• Represents insured individuals and the Company in defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits.
• Prepares for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• 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 and coordinates among legal teams.
• Keeps abreast of new laws and provides proactive, cross-functional counsel.

Skills

Case Management

Litigation

Stakeholder Management

Trial Practice

Trial Preparation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active NY Bar admission

Tools

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Allstate is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to defend bodily injury and property damage lawsuits and to counsel business clients. You will handle hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions, coordinating with legal teams while monitoring evolving laws.

Requirements include Juris Doctorate, NY State Bar membership, 5+ years of litigation experience, and strong teamwork. Remote-friendly, with travel across Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Long Island for court appearances.