Trial Attorney – Richmond, VA
Allstate
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Richmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $105,000 - $118,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception to verdict
- Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research
- Conduct legal research and prepare summaries and reports
- Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
- Interview clients and witnesses, maintaining communication records
- Attend court hearings and other legal proceedings as needed
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting cases
- Participate in training sessions and mentorship programs
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar
- Entry-level to early career experience in trial advocacy
- Successful completion of courses in legal research, writing, and analysis
- Strong time management skills for balancing tasks and deadlines
- Capable of organizing case files and managing legal documents
- Skilled in client communication and maintaining records
- Well-versed in legal ethics and standards of professional conduct
- Fundamental negotiation techniques for client interactions and settlements
- Must be within commutable distance to courthouses in the Richmond area
Benefits
- Exceptional Work-Life Balance: predictable schedules and flexibility
- Holistic Understanding of the Business: gain insight into diverse operations and culture
- Direct Client Collaboration: work closely with internal stakeholders and business units
- Strategic Influence and Impact: shape key business decisions and risk management initiatives
- Diverse Legal Challenges: a broad spectrum of legal work beyond traditional litigation
- Professional Growth Opportunities: ample opportunities for advancement and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
legal researchdrafting pleadingstrial advocacycase managementnegotiation techniqueslegal writingevidence organizationdocument preparationcourt procedureslegal analysis
Soft skills
time managementclient communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsmentorshipattention to detailprofessional conductadaptabilityproblem-solvingteam collaboration
Certifications
Juris DoctorateVirginia State Bar membership