Allstate
Sr. Trial Attorney (HYBRID- Shreveport, Louisiana)
Posted on Sep 24 Louisiana, LA 619 views
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life鈥檚 uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers鈥� 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.聽
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
鈥� Conducts depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents
鈥� Prepares witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials including expert witnesses
鈥� Keep claim business partners updated on status (initial client contact, initial litigation plan, recurring contacts, strategy conferences, pre-trial, etc.)
鈥� Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer any questions
鈥� Review new file assignments, all documentary evidence, and approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and/or develop strategy
鈥� Investigate and pursue subrogation litigation as appropriate
鈥� Draft post-trial motions
鈥� Try and/or arbitrate cases by preparing motions, motions in limine and summary documents in limine
鈥� Conducts settlement/dispositive proceedings (e.g., mediations, arbitrations, etc.)
鈥� Prepares and conducts court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.)
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Education
鈥� 4 year Bachelors Degree (Required)
鈥� Juris Doctor (Required)
Experience
鈥� 5 or more years of experience (Preferred)
Supervisory Responsibilities
鈥� This job does not have supervisory duties.
Education & Experience (in lieu)
鈥� In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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鈥檛 just a job 鈥� it鈥檚 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. 聽
You鈥檒l do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we鈥檝e proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.聽
Good Hands. Greater Together.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For jobs in San Francisco, please click 鈥溾�� for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For jobs in Los Angeles, please click 鈥溾�� for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To view the 鈥淓EO is the Law鈥� poster click 鈥溾��. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
To view the FMLA poster, click 鈥溾��. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.
It is the Company鈥檚 policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee鈥檚 ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
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
鈥� Conducts depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents
鈥� Prepares witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials including expert witnesses
鈥� Keep claim business partners updated on status (initial client contact, initial litigation plan, recurring contacts, strategy conferences, pre-trial, etc.)
鈥� Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer any questions
鈥� Review new file assignments, all documentary evidence, and approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and/or develop strategy
鈥� Investigate and pursue subrogation litigation as appropriate
鈥� Draft post-trial motions
鈥� Try and/or arbitrate cases by preparing motions, motions in limine and summary documents in limine
鈥� Conducts settlement/dispositive proceedings (e.g., mediations, arbitrations, etc.)
鈥� Prepares and conducts court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.)
#LI-BS1
Education
鈥� 4 year Bachelors Degree (Required)
鈥� Juris Doctor (Required)
Experience
鈥� 5 or more years of experience (Preferred)
Supervisory Responsibilities
鈥� This job does not have supervisory duties.
Education & Experience (in lieu)
鈥� In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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鈥檛 just a job 鈥� it鈥檚 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. 聽
You鈥檒l do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we鈥檝e proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.聽
Good Hands. Greater Together.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For jobs in San Francisco, please click 鈥溾�� for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For jobs in Los Angeles, please click 鈥溾�� for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To view the 鈥淓EO is the Law鈥� poster click 鈥溾��. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
To view the FMLA poster, click 鈥溾��. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.
It is the Company鈥檚 policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee鈥檚 ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
