Senior Trial Attorney – Remote Insurance Defense

Allstate; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 130,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstate is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to defend insureds and the Company in bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, with mediation, arbitration, and occasional trial responsibilities.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctorate and California Bar membership, with 4+ years of litigation experience. Remote work is supported; some travel to California for trials is required. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available, and expertise in insurance defense is preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar required.
• 4+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills, such as case strategy development, legal research, and advocacy.
• 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, able to collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and assistants under Lead Counsel guidance.
• Capacity to manage a substantial case load.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment and travel throughout California for trials/court appearances as needed.

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 L&R department; provides proactive advice to business units on legal impact.

Skills

Arbitration

Caseload Management

Depositions

Evidence Gathering

Insurance Defense

Litigation

Trial Experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Allstate is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to defend insureds and the Company in bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, with mediation, arbitration, and occasional trial responsibilities.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctorate and California Bar membership, with 4+ years of litigation experience. Remote work is supported; some travel to California for trials is required. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available, and expertise in insurance defense is preferred.