Sr. Trial Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Sr. Trial Attorney
Department: Legal
Location: McAllen, TX (Remote)
Company: Allstate

Role Overview:
- Join a dynamic team at Allstate and have the opportunity to make a difference and shape the future
- Work in an environment of excellence and high ethical standards
- Empowerment to lead, drive change, and give back to the community
- Protect people from life's uncertainties and be a part of an industry leader in innovation

Value of Working at Client Legal Services:
- Provide excellent service to clients and policy holders
- Learn and gain experience in trying cases and handling litigation
- Feel empowered to handle your own docket

Job Summary:
- Represent insureds and the company in defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits
- Conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions
- Prepare and argue pre and post-trial motions
- Provide counsel to business clients and collaborate with legal teams
- Stay updated on new laws and regulations and advise on their impact on active cases
- Must be located in or near Houston for in-person appearances

Key Responsibilities:
- Review new file assignments and develop strategy
- Maintain contact with clients and claims
- Prepare witnesses and clients for legal proceedings
- Conduct depositions and examinations under oath
- Conduct court appearances and settlement proceedings
- Try and/or arbitrate cases and draft post-trial motions
- Provide legal opinions and manage cases

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This job does not have supervisory duties

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience:
- Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of Texas State Bar
- Experience in Insurance Defense, Subrogation, and/or Personal Injury litigation preferred
- Trial and/or Arbitration experience preferred
- SIU experience a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Lexis, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and the internet
- Ability to work well with a team and handle an active and evolving caseload
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to travel for in-person appointments and lift up to 20 pounds

Compensation:
- $82,, per year based on experience and qualifications

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Legal research, case management, trial preparation, negotiation, communication, team collaboration, computer proficiency

Juris Doctorate degree

Interested candidates can apply online through the Allstate career website.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate degree, member in good standing of Texas State Bar

Legal