Senior Trial Attorney - In-House, Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Professional Growth

In-house Collaboration

Technology setup and connectivity

Job summary

Allstate in-house litigation team seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to defend insureds and the Company in bodily injury and property damage cases, with trials, arbitrations, and mediations. You’ll coordinate with legal colleagues, counsel business clients, and keep pace with evolving laws affecting our defense strategies.

Juris Doctorate and NY Bar, 4+ years of litigation experience, strong research and writing, and ability to manage a heavy caseload are required.

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 is preferred.
• Proven experience with insurance defense is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits.
• 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

Documentation Review

Evidence Gathering

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.

Tools

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Allstate in-house litigation team seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to defend insureds and the Company in bodily injury and property damage cases, with trials, arbitrations, and mediations. You’ll coordinate with legal colleagues, counsel business clients, and keep pace with evolving laws affecting our defense strategies.

Juris Doctorate and NY Bar, 4+ years of litigation experience, strong research and writing, and ability to manage a heavy caseload are required.