Field Trial Counsel (MICHIGAN)

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Allstate, a leading insurance company, is seeking a Field Trial Counsel for their Michigan location. This role falls under the Legal department and offers a salary range of $105,500-$145,000 per year. The Field Trial Counsel will be responsible for managing insurance defense and tort litigation/disputes work and related matters. They will represent insureds and the company in bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, as well as subrogation and Allstate Financial cases. The ideal candidate will have a juris doctorate and a license to practice law in Michigan, with 7+ years of related experience. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values integrity, diversity, and accountability, and empowers employees to lead and make a difference in their communities.

Role Overview:

- Exciting time to join Allstate and take bold steps to better serve customers' evolving needs
- Opportunities for growth, risk-taking, and shaping the future for the greater good
- Environment of excellence and highest ethical standards, with values such as integrity and inclusivity
- Empowerment to lead, drive change, and give back to communities

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Department: Legal
Job #: 755550-en_US
Posted on March 16, 2024

Value of Working at Allstate Legal Services:

- Opportunity to make a difference and provide great service to clients and policy holders in their time of need
- Great place to learn and try cases, and handle litigation
- Empowerment to handle your own docket

Job Family Summary:

- Responsible for managing Insurance Defense and Tort Litigation/Disputes work and related issues/matters

Job Summary:

- Represents insureds and the company in bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases
- Prepares for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions
- Assists colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts
- Provides project management, coordination, and collaboration between legal teams within L&R and with business clients
- Conducts research, drafting, reviewing, advising, and negotiating for more complex matters
- Provides budget oversight

Key Responsibilities:

- Review new file assignments, approve initial pleadings, and develop strategy
- Contact clients to discuss their case and maintain contact at a minimum of 90 days
- Contact claims for initial litigation plan, recurring minimum 90 day contact, and strategy conferences
- Review all documentary evidence
- Prepare witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials
- Conduct depositions and examinations under oath, and prepare summary documents
- Prepare and conduct court appearances
- Conduct settlement/dispositive proceedings
- Try and/or arbitrate cases and prepare motions and summary documents
- Draft post-trial motions and participate in appeals
- Provide legal opinions to claims clients
- Investigate and pursue subrogation litigation
- Second chair cases with Trial Attorneys and Senior Trial Attorneys as needed
- Review and determine strategy for legal issues sent to home office
- Participate in business process reviews with claims clients

Common Responsibilities:

- Legal Advice and Counseling: Perform due diligence, conduct research, and provide advice and counsel to business units on new laws and emerging legal issues
- Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate moderately complex matters and agreements
- Business Knowledge and Acumen: Gather facts, work with business colleagues, and recommend changes and strategies
- Project Management: Lead project management initiatives and coordinate with legal teams and business clients
- Management of Outside Counsel: Perform bill/file reviews, evaluate and retain outside counsel, and supervise their work
- Interpersonal/Communication: Attend meetings with external parties, senior management, and relevant industry groups

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- This job does not have supervisory duties.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience:

- Core Competencies: Intermediate skills/abilities/experiences in legal and business knowledge, issue management, analytical skills, influencing others, coaching and development, self-development, and productivity
- Other Requisites: Juris doctorate and license to practice law in Michigan, 7+ years of related experience, computer skills, discretion and confidentiality, ethics and integrity, experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department, and insurance-industry experience preferred
- Management & Supervisory Skills: Budget and project management skills, law firm/vendor management experience, ability to interact with all levels of personnel and supervise/oversee junior resources, and subject matter expertise to coach and guide less experienced team members

Notes:

- Level Guide: Please refer to the Allstate Level Guide on MyHR Knowledge
- Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
- The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

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Litigation Management, Insurance Defense, Legal Research, Case Strategy, Trial Preparation, Depositions, Hearings, Court Appearances, Settlement Proceedings, Appeals, Legal Opinions, Subrogation, Business Process Reviews, Due Diligence, Drafting & Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Budget Oversight, Outside Counsel Management, Interpersonal Communication, Confidentiality, Ethics & Integrity, MS Office Suite, Coaching & Development

Juris Doctorate

Interested candidates can apply for this position by submitting a resume and cover letter through the company's website or by email to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate, License to Practice Law in MI, 7+ Years of Related Experience, Insurance Industry Experience Preferred

Legal