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Insurance Coverage Attorney / Insurance Defense Attorney in Greenbelt, MD

Allstate Insurance Company, Inc Jun 24,2017 Apr 15,2017 Location Greenbelt MD
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In-House

Attorney

Insurance

Insurance Coverage

Min 5 yrs required

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Senior Trial Attorney - Greenbelt The candidate will represent policyholders in claims-related litigation/disputes through staff counsel offices across the country and, when appropriate, through the retention of outside law firms around the country. Represent the Company in a variety of litigation as well. Lead, coordinate and advance company’s large nationwide staff counsel organization and the strategic management of the Claims panel of retained outside counsel. Bring your subject matter expertise in claims defense litigation to represent clients who are customers of the Insurance Company in: bodily injury (BI), property damage, no-fault/PIP, special investigations (SIU), arbitration and subrogation cases. Acquire broad knowledge of the Company and our business lines as well as assert processes, procedures and best practices. Manage a caseload from end to end by acquiring, compiling and integrating case-related information and legal research, developing and implementing litigation strategies in cooperation with clients and claims personnel. Determine litigation tactics and negotiate cases for timely claims resolution. Represent insured’s of the Company in the defense of low to moderate to exposure bodily injury and Property damage law suits. Assess liability and damages and develop defenses to allegations and/or pursuit of Subrogation for a successful resolution of cases. Effectively negotiate settlements including all aspects of liability and damages. Attend hearings and conduct trials. Argue motions; take effective depositions of lay and expert witnesses. Consult with clients, opposing counsel and the judiciary. Coordinate the case handling with claims personnel. Complete necessary system documentation. Assist other attorneys in resolving calendar conflicts. Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of New York State Bar and 5+ years of Insurance Defense, Subrogation and/or Personal Injury litigation experience required. Trial and/or Arbitration experience is preferred, with flexibility to work across several disciplines that may include SIU, PIP, UM and Subrogation required. Computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office, Lexis, and the internet required. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are key to working with a variety of internal and external contacts as well as for preparing reports, pleadings, and correspondence, collaborating with others, etc required. Strong negotiation skills required.

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Job ID: 66644

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