Salary
💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per year
About the role
- Represents insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases.
- Prepares thoroughly for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
- Prepares and presents pre- and post-trial motions effectively.
- Assists colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts in a collaborative manner.
- Offers counsel to business clients on day-to-day legal matters.
- Manages projects efficiently, fostering coordination and collaboration among legal teams.
- Keeps abreast of and evaluates new laws, regulations, and case law; identifies and summarizes relevant issues; collaborates with other areas of the Law and Regulation (L&R) department; provides proactive advice and counsel to business units on the impact of new laws; monitors legal representation.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Georgia State Bar.
- 3+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills, such as case strategy development, legal research, and advocacy.
- First or second chair jury trial experience is preferred.
- Proven experience with insurance defense is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred), 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 case load.
- Comfortable working in a remote environment and willing to travel throughout the greater Savannah and Southeastern Georgia area.
- The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
- Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.