Senior Trial Attorney - PIP - Tarrytown or Buffalo, NY (Remote/Home-Based)

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 Description

The Lead Consultant 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, propound discovery, and / or develop 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.).

Education

Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of NY State Bar.

Experience

5 or more years of experience (Preferred).

This is a Field Home-Based Worker position, meaning your schedule will consist of time in the field as needed, travel for court, etc.

and time working remotely from home. This provides you greater flexibility, and this position is eligible for a monthly connectivity reimbursement to offset the costs of internet and phone expenses.

Skills

Arbitration, Court Appearances, Customer Centricity, Depositions, Digital Literacy, Documentation Review, Evidence Gathering, Inclusive Leadership, Insurance Defense, Insurance Litigation, 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. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo.

And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You'll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we've proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.