Trial Counsel

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Trial Counsel – Fresno and Bakersfield (Remote)

Allstate is seeking a Trial Counsel to join their legal team in Fresno and Bakersfield. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a difference by providing great service to clients and policy holders in their time of need. You will also have the chance to develop your skills in trying cases and handling litigation.

Role overview:

- Join Allstate at an exciting time of growth and change
- Be part of a team that values excellence, ethics, and diversity
- Empowerment to lead, drive change, and give back to your community
- Protect people from life's uncertainties and help them realize their hopes and dreams

Value of Working at Client Legal Services:

- Make a difference in the lives of clients and policy holders
- Learn and grow by trying cases and handling litigation
- Feel empowered to handle your own docket

Job Summary:

- Represent Allstate and insureds in bodily injury, property damage, and financial cases
- Prepare and conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions
- Assist colleagues and provide project management and coordination
- Conduct research, drafting, reviewing, advising, and negotiating
- Provide budget oversight

Key Responsibilities:

- Review new file assignments and develop strategy
- Maintain contact with clients and provide updates
- Review evidence and prepare witnesses for legal proceedings
- Conduct depositions and examinations under oath
- Prepare and conduct court appearances
- Try and/or arbitrate cases and prepare motions
- Draft post-trial motions and participate in appeals
- Provide legal opinions and pursue subrogation litigation
- Review legal issues sent to home office and participate in business process reviews

Common Responsibilities:

- Provide legal advice and counseling
- Draft and negotiate agreements and correspondence
- Understand business goals and implement change
- Lead project management initiatives and manage outside counsel
- Attend meetings and participate in relevant industry groups

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience:

- Juris doctorate and license to practice law in California
- 5+ years of related experience
- Computer skills, including MS Office suite
- Demonstrates ethics and integrity
- Experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department
- Knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes
- Budget management and project management skills
- Ability to supervise and coach team members

Notes:

- Ability to work remotely and travel within the Fresno and Bakersfield area
- Compensation offered is $105,, per year, based on experience and qualifications
- Eligible for bonus plan

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Legal knowledge, business knowledge, issue management, analytical skills, influencing others, coaching and development, self development, productivity, computer skills, MS Office suite, discretion, confidentiality, ethics, integrity, budget management, project management, law firm/vendor management, supervision, subject matter expertise, coaching, travel

Juris doctorate and license to practice law in California

Interested candidates can apply through the Allstate website or by submitting a resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Juris doctorate, license to practice law in California, 5+ years related experience, insurance-industry experience preferred, knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes

Legal