Senior Trial Attorney (Remote - Fresno, CA)
Job OverviewJoin the legal frontline and champion the defense for both the insured and the Company! As a Senior Trial Attorney, you’ll handle bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, along with mediations, arbitrations, and occasional trials. You will also provide vital counsel to business clients and coordinate between legal teams, staying ahead of new laws and regulations to keep our strategies sharp.Key ResponsibilitiesRepresent insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases.Prepare thoroughly for and conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.Prepare and present pre‑ and post‑trial motions effectively.Assist colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts in a collaborative manner.Offer counsel to business clients on day‑to‑day legal matters.Manage projects efficiently, fostering coordination and collaboration among legal teams.Keep abreast of and evaluate new laws, regulations, and case law; identify and summarize relevant issues.Collaborate with other areas of the Law and Regulation (L&R) department; provide proactive advice and counsel to business units on the impact of new laws.Monitor legal representation to ensure compliance and quality of service.Education and Minimum RequirementsJuris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar required.4+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation‑type skills, such as case strategy development, legal research, and advocacy, with the ability to manage complex disputes under pressure.First or second chair jury trial experience preferred; proven experience with insurance defense preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, and internet research.Strong teamwork skills; able to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants under the guidance of Lead Counsel.Capacity to manage a substantial caseload.Comfortable working in a remote environment and willing to travel throughout Fresno, CA.SkillsCase ManagementDocumentation ReviewEvidence GatheringInsurance LitigationLegal ResearchLegal WritingLitigationTrial PracticeCompensationCompensationSalary range: $90,700.00 – $153,925.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications.EEO StatementAllstate is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company’s policy is to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Discrimination on account of ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr