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Allstate · 2 months ago

Trial Attorney (Remote - Connecticut)

Allstate is a leading insurance company that focuses on protecting families and their belongings. As a Trial Attorney, you will handle bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, providing counsel and coordinating with legal teams while ensuring compliance with new laws and regulations.

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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 to ensure favorable outcomes for clients
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

Qualification

Trial AdvocacyLegal ResearchLegal WritingLitigationEvidence GatheringClient DocumentationLegal Document PreparationTortsTeamwork

Required

Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Connecticut State Bar
Seeking candidates with entry-level to early career experience in trial advocacy
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 within a commutable distance to courthouses throughout Connecticut, primarily in Southern Connecticut, including Stamford, Bridgeport, and New Haven
Must be able to travel through-out the state of Connecticut, as needed

Benefits

Exceptional Work-Life Balance
Holistic Understanding of the Business
Direct Client Collaboration
Strategic Influence and Impact
Diverse Legal Challenges
Professional Growth Opportunities
This role is also eligible for a bonus plan

Company

Allstate

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Allstate is an insurance company that offers car, home, and life insurance services. It is a sub-organization of Allstate.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$500M
2024-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2014-01-13Post Ipo Equity
1993-06-11IPO

Leadership Team

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Jonathan Adkisson
SVP & General Manager - Direct Distribution
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Guy Hill
Executive Vice President, Product Management
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