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About the Role

Join the legal frontline and champion the defense for both the insured and the Company! As a Senior Trial Attorney, you'll handle bodily injury, property damage lawsuits, and more, with mediations, arbitrations, and occasional 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. Embrace the excitement of constant challenges and victories in this dynamic role!

Responsibilities

Represents insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases.
Prepares thoroughly for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
Prepares and presents pre- and post-trial motions effectively.
Assists colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts in a collaborative manner.
Offers counsel to business clients on day-to-day legal matters.
Manages projects efficiently, fostering coordination and collaboration among legal teams.
Keeps abreast of and evaluates new laws, regulations, and case law; identifies and summarizes relevant issues; collaborates with other areas of the Law and Regulation (L&R) department; provides proactive advice and counsel to business units on the impact of new laws; monitors legal representation.

Requirements

4+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills, such as case strategy development, legal research, and advocacy, with the ability to manage complex disputes and work effectively under pressure.
First or second chair jury trial experience is preferred.
Proven experience with insurance defense is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred), and internet research.
Strong teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants under the guidance of Lead Counsel.
Capacity to manage a substantial case load.
Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and willing to travel to Bronx County, Westchester County, and Putnam County courts.
Willing and able to meet in person in our office in Tarrytown, NY for team connection events and trainings.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

Skills

Case Management
Defense Litigation
Documentation Review
Evidence Gathering
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Trial Experience
Trial Practice

Location

Tarrytown, NY

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Juris Doctorate
Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar

Salary/Compensations

90,700.00 - 153,925.00 annually

Benefits

Exceptional Work-Life Balance
Professional Growth Opportunities
Holistic Understanding of the Business
Direct Client Collaboration
Strategic Influence and Impact
Diverse Legal Challenges
Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
Monthly connectivity reimbursement for eligible remote employees.
Dedicated, private workspace free from distractions required when working from home.
Reliable internet required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

About the Company

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties.
For more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs.
Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.
When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating.
Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.
At Allstate, we work hard to help people live a good life every day.
Allstaters are dedicated to serving clients, customers, and communities, which allows employees to find meaning and value in their work.
Allstate offers an environment that fosters innovative thinking where you’ll be able to explore your ideas and feel proud of the work you do.
Allstate helps protect nearly 16 million households with auto, home, life, and retirement products.
We want every professional connected to Allstate to be committed to giving our customers the best and that means finding the best talent.
We want you to be our next great addition.
It’s easy to search and apply for a new opportunity with Allstate.
Simply use the links below to identify the openings that interest you.

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