Senior Trial Attorney, Client Legal Services

Allstate; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop & Monitors Provided

Connectivity Reimbursement for Remote/

Workspace setup guidance

Job summary

Allstate is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to defend bodily injury and property damage lawsuits and to guide the legal strategy for insureds and the Company.

You will handle mediations, arbitrations, and trials, prepare witnesses, manage discovery, and coordinate with business clients across legal teams to keep strategies sharp. Strong written and oral advocacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Juris Doctor required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents insured individuals and the Company in defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits.
• Prepares for and conducts trials, hearings, mediations, depositions, and examinations under oath.
• Prepares witnesses and clients for depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Conducts court appearances and manages calendars with colleagues.

Skills

Documentation Review

Evidence Gathering

Legal Consulting

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Litigation

Prioritization

Strategic Management

Working Independently

Education

Bachelors Degree (4 year)

Juris Doctor

Job description

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 Company. As a Senior Trial Attorney, you'll handle bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, including mediations, arbitrations, and 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Represents insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits.
• Prepares thoroughly for and conducts trials, hearings, mediations, depositions, and examinations under oath.
• Prepares witnesses (lay and expert) and clients for depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Conducts court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.)
• Assists colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts in a collaborative manner.
• Keep claim business partners updated on case status (initial client contact, initial litigation plan, recurring contacts, strategy conferences, pre-trial, etc.)
• Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer any questions
• Review new file assignments including all documentary evidence, and draft initial pleadings, propound discovery, and develop strategy
• Try and/or arbitrate cases, including preparing motions in limine, jury instructions, trial briefs, and summary documents.
• Draft post-trial motions as needed.

Education

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Required)
• Juris Doctor (Required)

Experience

• 5 or more years of experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

Skills

Documentation Review, Evidence Gathering, Legal Consulting, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Prioritization, Strategic Management, Working Independently

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 90,700.00 - 153,925.00 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. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.

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.