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Litigation Attorney - Special Investigations Unit (Remote - New York) at Allstate

Litigation Attorney - Special Investigations Unit (Remote - New York)

Allstate · NY, US

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Litigation Attorney - Special Investigations Unit (Remote - New York)

Allstate · NY, US

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About the Role

Join the legal frontline and put your litigation and investigative skills to work protecting The Allstate Company against insurance fraud. The ideal candidate will have a passion for combatting fraud against the insurance industry. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by pursuing innovative legal strategies and helping protect the Company from fraudulent activity.

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 on legal 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, and trials.
  • Work with expert witnesses in the preparation of, or defense of litigation.
  • 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 or the ability to seek admission upon selection for this role
  • 4 or more years of experience
  • Ability to manage and oversee intermediate-level litigation matters.
  • Legal research and writing skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and related computer applications
  • Exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality
  • Demonstrates ethics and integrity
  • Knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes
  • A team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues on a daily basis

Skills

  • Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Defense Litigation
  • Insurance
  • Insurance Defense
  • Investigative Skills
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Legal Investigation
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Litigation Strategy
  • Microsoft Windows Office
  • Researching
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Torts

Location

  • New York

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 4 or more years of experience

Education Level

  • Juris Doctorate

Salary/Compensations

  • $130,000 - $158,000

Benefits

  • Exceptional Work-Life Balance
  • More predictable schedules and flexibility
  • Holistic Understanding of the Business
  • Direct Client Collaboration
  • Strategic Influence and Impact
  • Diverse Legal Challenges
  • Professional Growth Opportunities
  • Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
  • Monthly connectivity reimbursement for remote work

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.
  • 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.
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  • To view the “EEO Know Your Rights” poster click “here”. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
  • To view the FMLA poster, click “here”. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.
  • 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.