Senior Trial Attorney (Remote - Maricopa County, AZ)

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

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.