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.
Job Description
The Senior Trial Attorney represents insured and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases. The position prepares for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents.
- Prepares witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials including expert witnesses.
- Keeps claim business partners updated on status (initial client contact, initial litigation plan, recurring contacts, strategy conferences, pre-trial, etc.).
- Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer any questions.
- Reviews new file assignments, all documentary evidence, and approves initial pleadings, propounds discovery, and/or develops strategy.
- Investigates and pursues subrogation litigation as appropriate.
- Drafts post-trial motions.
- Tries and/or arbitrates cases by preparing motions, motions in limine, and summary documents in limine.
- Conducts settlement/dispositive proceedings (e.g., mediations, arbitrations, etc.).
- Prepares and conducts court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.).
- Ability to work and travel within Wall, NJ area.
Education
- 4 year Bachelor's Degree (Required).
- Juris Doctor (Required).
- Member and in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar.
Experience
- 5 or more years of experience (Preferred).
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job does not have supervisory duties.
Skills
Customer Centricity, Digital Literacy, Documentation Review, Evidence Gathering, Inclusive Leadership, Learning Agility, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Results-Oriented.
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $85,600.00 - $152,650.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity to challenge the status quo and impact the future for the greater good in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging.
Good Hands. Greater Together.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
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