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Litigation Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Allstate Insurance Company, Inc Mar 13,2017 Jan 24,2017 Location USA Fort Lauderdale FL
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

2-5 yrs required

Profile

Trial Attorney Duties: Represents 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 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 and opposing counsel and the judiciary. Coordinate the case handling with claims personnel. Complete necessary system documentation. Assist other attorneys in resolving calendar conflicts.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: JD Degree and member in good standing of the Florida state Bar. 2-5 years of litigation experience; insurance defense strongly preferred. Jury trial experience a plus. Proven time management skills including ability to handle multiple cases, prioritize and organize, and establish and meet time lines. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation and collaboration skills including the ability to partner with a variety of internal and external contacts as well as for preparing reports, pleadings, and correspondence, etc. Independent worker as well as team player to collaborate and work cohesively with a group of attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants, supervised by Lead Counsel. Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills. Effective negotiation skills. Computer proficiency with Microsoft, LexisNexis (preferred), and the Internet. PIP experience is a plus.

Additional info

Job ID: 51436

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