Allstate
Senior Trial Attorney, Michigan (Remote)
Allstate, Michigan, North Dakota, United States,
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 DescriptionRepresents insured and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, and Allstate Financial cases. Prepares for and attends hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, depositions and any other appearance that required attorney attendance. Prepares and argues pre and post-trial motions. Assists colleagues in the resolution of calendar conflicts. Provides counsel to business clients on day to day issues. Provides project management, coordination, and collaboration between legal teams. Monitors and reviews new laws, regulations, and case law; identifies and summarizes relevant issues; collaborates with other areas of Law and Regulation department; proactively provides advice and counsel to business unit on the impact of new laws on business.
Key Responsibilities:Review new file assignments and approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and/or develop strategy.Contact clients to discuss their case and answer any questions. Maintain contact at a minimum of 90 days.Contact claims (initial litigation plan, recurring minimum 90 day contact, strategy conferences, etc.).Review all documentary evidence.Prepare witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations and trials including expert witnesses.Conduct depositions and examinations under oath and prepare summary documents.Prepare and attend court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.).Attend settlement/dispositive proceedings (e.g. mediations, arbitrations, etc.).Try and/or arbitrate cases and prepare motions in limine and summary documents.Draft pre and post-trial motions.Manage projects.Ability to travel within the western Michigan area, as well as the Metro Detroit area.
Supervisory Responsibilities:This job does not have supervisory duties.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience:Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of Michigan State Bar.Up to seven years Insurance Defense, and/or Personal Injury litigation experience.Trial and/or Arbitration experience is preferred, with flexibility to work across several disciplines that may include, PIP, UM/UIM, Slip & Fall, and Dog Bites.No Fault and/or SIU experience is a plus.Computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office, Lexis, Excel, Electronic Document Management and the internet.Ability to work well with others on a team of attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants, supervised by an attorney Lead Counsel.Must be able to handle a large caseload.Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are key to working with a variety of internal and external contacts as well as for preparing reports, pleadings, and correspondence, collaborating with others, etc. Will work independently as well as part of a cohesive team.Ability to travel.Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
Compensation:Compensation offered for this role is $85,600.00 - 152,650.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
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Job DescriptionRepresents insured and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, and Allstate Financial cases. Prepares for and attends hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, depositions and any other appearance that required attorney attendance. Prepares and argues pre and post-trial motions. Assists colleagues in the resolution of calendar conflicts. Provides counsel to business clients on day to day issues. Provides project management, coordination, and collaboration between legal teams. Monitors and reviews new laws, regulations, and case law; identifies and summarizes relevant issues; collaborates with other areas of Law and Regulation department; proactively provides advice and counsel to business unit on the impact of new laws on business.
Key Responsibilities:Review new file assignments and approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and/or develop strategy.Contact clients to discuss their case and answer any questions. Maintain contact at a minimum of 90 days.Contact claims (initial litigation plan, recurring minimum 90 day contact, strategy conferences, etc.).Review all documentary evidence.Prepare witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations and trials including expert witnesses.Conduct depositions and examinations under oath and prepare summary documents.Prepare and attend court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.).Attend settlement/dispositive proceedings (e.g. mediations, arbitrations, etc.).Try and/or arbitrate cases and prepare motions in limine and summary documents.Draft pre and post-trial motions.Manage projects.Ability to travel within the western Michigan area, as well as the Metro Detroit area.
Supervisory Responsibilities:This job does not have supervisory duties.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience:Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of Michigan State Bar.Up to seven years Insurance Defense, and/or Personal Injury litigation experience.Trial and/or Arbitration experience is preferred, with flexibility to work across several disciplines that may include, PIP, UM/UIM, Slip & Fall, and Dog Bites.No Fault and/or SIU experience is a plus.Computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office, Lexis, Excel, Electronic Document Management and the internet.Ability to work well with others on a team of attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants, supervised by an attorney Lead Counsel.Must be able to handle a large caseload.Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are key to working with a variety of internal and external contacts as well as for preparing reports, pleadings, and correspondence, collaborating with others, etc. Will work independently as well as part of a cohesive team.Ability to travel.Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
Compensation:Compensation offered for this role is $85,600.00 - 152,650.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
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