Senior Trial Attorney (Remote - Maricopa County, AZ)

NACBA; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstate is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to defend bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, manage complex litigation, and coordinate between legal teams. You will handle hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions while advising business clients on day-to-day legal matters.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate and active Arizona Bar membership, with travel within Arizona and the ability to work in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills.
• First or second chair jury trial experience is preferred.
• Proven experience with insurance defense is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred), and internet research.

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

Litigation proficiency

Jury trial experience

Teamwork

Legal research

Case management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Arizona State Bar membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

Join the legal frontline and champion the defense for both the insured and the Company! As a Senior Trial Attorney, you'll handle bodily injury, property damage lawsuits, and more, with mediations, arbitrations, and occasional trials. Beyond the courtroom, you'll provide vital counsel to business clients and coordinate between legal teams. Stay ahead of the game by monitoring new laws and regulations, ensuring our strategies remain sharp.

Key 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.

Education

• Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred), and internet research.
• Strong teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants under the guidance of Lead Counsel.
• Capacity to manage a substantial case load.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment and willing to travel throughout Arizona for court appearances.