Senior Trial Attorney – Insurance Defense (Remote CA)

Allstate; Salem (OR); 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 bodily injury and property damage suits, handle mediations/arbitrations, and provide counsel to business clients. You will coordinate with multiple legal teams and monitor evolving laws to maintain sharp defense strategies.

The role requires CA Bar membership, 4+ years of litigation experience, and comfort with a remote work environment plus travel for trials.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and active California State Bar membership.
• 4+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills, with ability to manage complex disputes under pressure.
• First or second chair jury trial experience.
• Proven experience with insurance defense is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, and internet research.

Responsibilities

• Represents insured individuals and the Company in defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases.
• Prepares for 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 and coordinates among legal teams.
• Monitors laws and regulations; advises on impact to business units.

Skills

Arbitration

Caseload Management

Depositions

Litigation Trial Experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

Internet Research

Job description

Allstate seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to defend bodily injury and property damage suits, handle mediations/arbitrations, and provide counsel to business clients. You will coordinate with multiple legal teams and monitor evolving laws to maintain sharp defense strategies.

The role requires CA Bar membership, 4+ years of litigation experience, and comfort with a remote work environment plus travel for trials.