Senior Trial Attorney (Remote - Michigan)

Allstate Insurance Company; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 85,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team as a Senior Trial Attorney at a prestigious insurance firm. The ideal candidate will defend clients in personal injury and property damage lawsuits, offering legal counsel and conducting various trial proceedings. This role promises professional growth and flexibility in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven litigation experience, including case strategy and advocacy.
• First or second chair jury trial experience preferred.
• Proven experience with insurance defense preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured individuals and the Company in bodily injury property lawsuits.
• Prepare and conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Manage projects efficiently, ensuring coordination among legal teams.

Skills

Arbitration

Civil Litigation

Depositions

Insurance Litigation

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Trial Practice

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active membership in good standing with the Michigan state bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

Job description

Allstate Insurance Company

Remote

USD 85,000 - 153,000

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

Job Description

The Senior Trial Attorney represents insured individuals and the Company in defending bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and more. The role involves preparing for and conducting hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent insured individuals and the Company in defending bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases.
• Prepare thoroughly for and conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Prepare and present pre- and post-trial motions effectively.
• Assist colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts collaboratively.
• Offer counsel to business clients on legal matters.
• Manage projects efficiently, fostering coordination among legal teams.
• Stay abreast of new laws, regulations, and case law; identify and summarize relevant issues; collaborate with the Law and Regulation department; advise business units on legal impacts; monitor legal representation.

Education

• Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Michigan state bar.
• 5+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation skills, including case strategy, research, and advocacy, with the ability to manage complex disputes 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 for effective collaboration.
• Capacity to manage a substantial case load.
• Comfortable working remotely and willing to travel throughout the greater Detroit area.
• Exceptional work-life balance with predictable schedules.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• In-depth understanding of Allstate’s business operations.
• Direct collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Opportunity to influence strategic decisions and risk management.
• Diverse legal challenges including compliance, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.

Skills

Arbitration, Bodily Injury Claims, Civil Litigation, Defense Litigation, Depositions, Documentation Review, Evidence Gathering, Insurance Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Litigation Law, Mediation, Personal Injuries Litigation, Personal Injury Claims, Personal Injury Law, Trial Practice, Trial Preparation

Compensation

Annual salary ranges from $85,600 to $152,650, based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining Allstate offers a chance to challenge your skills, influence the future, and be part of an inclusive environment recognized for diversity and belonging.

Allstate generally does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position.

Note: It is against Indiana law to discriminate based on veteran status, and there are specific notices for San Francisco and Los Angeles regarding local fair chance ordinances. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of ancestry, age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected status, in all employment aspects.