Trial Attorney - Orlando, FL (Remote, Home-based)

Allstate Insurance Company; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 66,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Trial Attorney, where you will represent clients in critical legal matters. This role involves preparing for and conducting hearings, trials, and depositions, ensuring that clients receive the best defense against bodily injury and property damage lawsuits. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll work in a flexible environment that values diversity and inclusion. This position not only challenges your legal expertise but also allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families and individuals. If you are ready to take your legal career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in litigation preferred.
• Strong skills in legal writing and document preparation required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in bodily injury and property damage lawsuits.
• Conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Develop litigation strategies and manage case documentation.

Skills

Arbitration

Client Documentation

Court Appearances

Depositions

Evidence Gathering

Legal Document Preparation

Legal Pleadings

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Litigation

Mediation

Torts

Education

4 year Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctor

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

The Trial Attorney represents insureds and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases. This position prepares for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer any questions
2. Review new file assignments, all documentary evidence and approve initial pleadings, propounds discovery, and develop strategy
3. Investigate and pursue subrogation litigation, as appropriate
4. Conduct settlements/dispositive proceedings (e.g., mediations, arbitrations, etc.)
5. Prepare and conduct court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.)
6. Conduct depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents
7. Prepares witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials including expert witnesses
8. Try and/or arbitrate cases and prepares motions and summary documents in liminie
9. Keep claim business partners updated on status (initial client contact, initial litigation plan, recurring contacts, strategy conferences, and pre-trial, etc.)

Education

1. 4 year Bachelors Degree (Required)
2. Juris Doctor (Required)

Experience

1. 3-5 years of experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job does not have supervisory duties.

Skills

Arbitration, Client Documentation, Court Appearances, Depositions, Evidence Gathering, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Pleadings, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Mediation, Torts

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $66,800.00 - 120,650.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.