Senior Trial Attorney, Client Legal Services

Posted 16hrs ago

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Senior Trial Attorney defending Allstate-insured clients and the Company in Ohio bodily injury and property damage litigation. Handling trials, mediations, arbitrations, and legal strategy.

Responsibilities:

  • Represent insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits
  • Prepare for and conduct trials, hearings, mediations, depositions, and examinations under oath
  • Prepare lay and expert witnesses and clients for depositions, mediations, and trials
  • Conduct court appearances, including matter management conferences, hearings, and status conferences
  • Assist colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts
  • Keep claim business partners updated on case status
  • Contact clients to discuss their cases and answer questions
  • Review new file assignments and documentary evidence
  • Draft initial pleadings, propound discovery, and develop case strategy
  • Try and/or arbitrate cases, preparing motions in limine, jury instructions, trial briefs, and summary documents
  • Draft post-trial motions as needed
  • Provide counsel to business clients and coordinate between legal teams
  • Monitor new laws and regulations

Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelors Degree (Required)
  • Juris Doctor (Required)
  • 5 or more years of experience (Preferred)
  • Documentation Review
  • Evidence Gathering
  • Legal Consulting
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Prioritization
  • Strategic Management
  • Working Independently
  • Required to submit to a background investigation
  • Must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating
  • Reliable internet required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload
  • Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive technology setup including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse
  • Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs
  • Remote work arrangement