Senior Trial Attorney, Client Legal Services

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At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.  Job Description Join the legal frontline and champion the defense for both the insured and Company. As a Senior Trial Attorney, you'll handle bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, including mediations, arbitrations, and trials. Beyond the courtroom, you'll provide vital counsel to business clients and coordinate between legal teams. Stay ahead of the game by monitoring new laws and regulations, ensuring our strategies remain sharp. Key Responsibilities • Represents insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits. • Prepares thoroughly for and conducts trials, hearings, mediations, depositions, and examinations under oath.  • Prepares witnesses (lay and expert) and clients for depositions,  mediations, and trials. • Conducts court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.) • Assists colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts in a collaborative manner.  • Keep claim business partners updated on case status (initial client contact, initial litigation plan, recurring contacts, strategy conferences, pre-trial, etc.) • Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer any questions • Review new file assignments including all documentary evidence, and draft initial pleadings, propound discovery, and develop strategy • Try and/or arbitrate cases, including preparing motions in limine, jury instructions, trial briefs, and summary documents. • Draft post-trial motions as needed. Education • 4 year Bachelors Degree (Required) • Juris Doctor (Required) Experience • 5 or more years of experience (Preferred) Supervisory Responsibilities • This job does not have supervisory duties. #LI-JB1 Skills Documentation Review, Evidence Gathering, Legal Consulting, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Prioritization, Strategic Management, Working Independently Compensation Compensation offered for this role is 90,700.00 - 153,925.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications. The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.   Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact. Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position. Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. For jobs in San Francisco, please click “ here ” for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For jobs in Los Angeles, please click “ here ” for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. To view the “EEO Know Your Rights” poster click “ here ”. This poster provides information concern

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