Complex Litigation Attorney - Special Investigations Unit (Remote, NY Metro Area) at Allstate | Uniondale, USA | Rezi

Complex Litigation Attorney - Special Investigations Unit (Remote, NY Metro Area) at Allstate

Complex Litigation Attorney - Special Investigations Unit (Remote, NY Metro Area)

Allstate · Uniondale, USA

1 months ago

Complex Litigation Attorney - Special Investigations Unit (Remote, NY Metro Area)

Allstate · Uniondale, USA

a month ago
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About the Role

Join the legal frontline and champion your expertise for the Law and Regulation area of responsibility for the Allstate Company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for combatting fraud against the insurance industry, utilizing a strong litigation and investigative background to defend against fraudulent claims and bring Affirmative Actions, including RICO based litigation. Apply strong legal writing skills and negotiate complex matters within the New York Metro area.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Claims/Special Investigation Unit (SIU) to combat fraudulent claims in No-Fault and other cases.
  • Research, prepare, file, and litigate fraud cases, including RICO and other affirmative actions.
  • Develop litigation strategies and negotiate complex matters.
  • Review case files and plan resolutions.
  • Draft discovery requests, motions, memorandums, and legal briefs.
  • Prepare for and conduct depositions and examinations under oath (EUOs).
  • Attend arbitrations, mediations, trials, and work with expert witnesses.
  • Represent the company in court appearances (conferences, hearings) in State and Federal courts.
  • Draft pre-trial and post-trial motions.
  • Negotiate settlements and prepare related documentation.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.
  • Federal Court Admission required upon selection for this role.
  • 7 or more years of experience.
  • Federal Court experience.
  • Ability to manage complex litigation.
  • Strong research and writing skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and related computer applications.
  • Exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates ethics and integrity.
  • Insurance industry experience.
  • Knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes.
  • 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.

Skills

  • Affirmative Action Plans
  • Civil Litigation
  • Criminal Litigation
  • Examinations Under Oath
  • Federal Courts
  • Fraud Investigations
  • Insurance
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Investigative Research
  • Investigative Skills
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Legal Investigation
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Litigation Strategy
  • No-Fault Insurance
  • Special Investigations
  • State Court
  • Torts
  • Trial Practice

Location

  • New York Metro area

Work Type

  • Remote
  • In-person attendance is an essential function of the position
  • Periodic travel to the local Allstate office location

Experience Level

  • 7 or more years of experience

Education Level

  • Juris Doctorate
  • Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar
  • Federal Court Admission

Salary/Compensations

  • $130,000.00 - $177,000.00 annually

Benefits

  • Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
  • Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs for eligible remote employees.

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.
  • 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited.
  • This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.