Senior Trial Attorney (Remote - Glendale, CA)

$85,600 - $152,650/Yr

Allstate - Glendale, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Glendale, CA

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Trial Attorney at Allstate is responsible for representing the company and its insured clients in various legal proceedings, including bodily injury and property damage lawsuits. This role involves managing all aspects of insurance defense litigation, from initial case assessment to trial, ensuring favorable outcomes for clients. The position requires strong legal research and writing skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception to verdict, including initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre-trial negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post-trial motions.
• Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research for cases, including preparation for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents; prepare summaries and reports.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Interview clients and witnesses, as well as drafting summaries of their statements and maintaining communication records.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings to observe and assist as needed; may represent the company or clients in routine matters.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations, and assist in updating the legal team on potential impacts to ongoing cases.
• Participate in training sessions and mentorship programs to develop legal skills and gain exposure to more complex legal work.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Successful completion of courses focused on legal research, writing, and analysis, demonstrating the ability to conduct thorough legal research and draft clear, well-structured legal documents.
• Demonstrates strong time management skills, effectively balancing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Capable of organizing case files, managing legal documents, and understanding the discovery process.
• Skilled in communicating with clients, preparing summaries, and maintaining records of interactions.
• Well-versed in legal ethics and the standards of professional conduct.
• Equipped with fundamental negotiation techniques and strategies for client interactions and settlement discussions.
• Must be commutable distance to courthouses throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Nice-to-haves

• Customer Centricity
• Digital Literacy
• Documentation Review
• Evidence Gathering
• Inclusive Leadership
• Learning Agility
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Results-Oriented

Benefits

• Exceptional Work-Life Balance
• Holistic Understanding of the Business
• Direct Client Collaboration
• Strategic Influence and Impact
• Diverse Legal Challenges
• Professional Growth Opportunities