Senior Trial Attorney - Remote Litigation Leader

McPhail Sanchez, LLC; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstate is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to defend bodily injury and property damage cases, conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, and mediations, and provide strategic counsel to business clients. You will coordinate with multiple legal teams, monitor evolving laws, and support proactive risk management.

Strong litigation background and insurance defense experience are preferred. The role requires 4+ years of litigation experience, excellent research skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• 4+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills.
• Ability to manage complex disputes and work under pressure.
• First or second chair jury trial experience preferred.
• Proven experience with insurance defense preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred), and internet research.
• Strong teamwork skills, able to collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and assistants.
• Capacity to manage a substantial caseload.
• Willing to travel throughout Arizona for court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Represent 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

Litigation

Case strategy development

Legal research

Advocacy

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

Internet research

Teamwork

Caseload management

Travel

Remote work

Education

Juris Doctorate

Arizona Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

Internet research tools

Job description

Allstate is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to defend bodily injury and property damage cases, conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, and mediations, and provide strategic counsel to business clients. You will coordinate with multiple legal teams, monitor evolving laws, and support proactive risk management.

Strong litigation background and insurance defense experience are preferred. The role requires 4+ years of litigation experience, excellent research skills, and the ability to manage