Senior Trial Attorney

5-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Senior Trial Attorney – New York City and Long Island, NY (Remote/Home Based)

Department: Legal

Job # : 754898-en_US

Role Overview:

- Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at Allstate and make a difference in the lives of customers and communities.
- Work in an environment of excellence and high ethical standards, where values such as integrity and accountability are paramount.
- Empowerment to lead, drive change, and give back to the community.
- Join a company with a shared purpose of protecting people from life's uncertainties and a history of staying ahead of trends and advocating for safety measures.

Value of Working at Client Legal Services:

- Provide great service to clients and policy holders in their time of need to make a difference.
- Great place to learn and handle litigation, including trying cases.
- Feel empowered to handle your own docket.

Job Title: Senior Trial Attorney

Job Family Summary:

The Litigation Services Attorney job family is responsible for managing Insurance Defense and Tort Litigation/Disputes work and related issues/matters.

Job Summary:

- Represent insured and the company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases.
- Conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
- Provide counsel to business clients on day-to-day issues.
- Manage projects and collaborate with legal teams.
- Monitor and review new laws, regulations, and case law and provide advice to business units.

Key Responsibilities:

- Review new file assignments and develop strategy.
- Contact clients and maintain regular communication.
- Review evidence and prepare witnesses for proceedings.
- Conduct depositions and examinations under oath.
- Prepare and conduct court appearances and settlement proceedings.
- Draft post-trial motions and participate in appeals.
- Provide legal opinions to claims clients.
- Investigate and pursue subrogation litigation.
- Manage projects.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience:

- Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of NY State Bar.
- Up to five years of Insurance Defense, Subrogation, and/or Personal Injury litigation experience.
- Trial and/or Arbitration experience preferred.
- Computer skills required.
- Ability to work well with a team.
- Must be able to handle a large caseload.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel.
- Must be able to lift and carry heavy materials and sit for long periods of time.

This is a Field Home-Based Worker position, meaning your schedule will consist of time in the field as needed, travel for court, etc., and time working remotely from home.

Salary Information:

- Compensation offered for this role is $84,, per year and is based on experience and qualifications.

Notes:

- Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
- The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities.
- Background investigation and drug screen required for employment.

H1: Senior Trial Attorney – New York City and Long Island, NY (Remote/Home Based)
H2: Role Overview and Value of Working at Client Legal Services

Bold Headlines:

- Exciting Opportunity at Allstate for Senior Trial Attorney in New York City and Long Island.
- Join a Company with a Shared Purpose of Protecting People and Communities.
- Empowerment to Lead, Drive Change, and Give Back.
- Work in an Environment of Excellence and High Ethical Standards.
- Great Place to Learn and Handle Litigation.
- Make a Difference in the Lives of Customers and Communities.

Not specified

Tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, pension and 401(k), generous paid time off policy

Not specified

Juris Doctorate degree

Interested candidates can apply through the Allstate website or through a job search engine such as Indeed or LinkedIn.

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