Senior Trial Attorney (Remote) - Insurance Defense

Allstate Foundation; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 91,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Allstate’s Senior Trial Attorney role combines courtroom litigation with strategic advisory work for insureds and the Company. You will handle bodily injury and property damage cases, coordinate with legal teams, and lead hearings, arbitrations, and depositions across California.

Candidates must be licensed in California with JD, have 4+ years of litigation, first or second chair trial experience, and be comfortable working remotely with travel within CA.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills.
• 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 and ability to manage a substantial caseload.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment and travel throughout California for trials & court appearances.

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

Arbitration

Case Management

Depositions

Evidence Gathering

Litigation

Trial Experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

Internet research

Job description

Allstate’s Senior Trial Attorney role combines courtroom litigation with strategic advisory work for insureds and the Company. You will handle bodily injury and property damage cases, coordinate with legal teams, and lead hearings, arbitrations, and depositions across California.

Candidates must be licensed in California with JD, have 4+ years of litigation, first or second chair trial experience, and be comfortable working remotely with travel within CA.