Allstate

Early Career Trial Attorney

Allstate

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $66,800 - $120,650 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the New Jersey state bar.
  • 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 commutable distance to courthouses throughout New Jersey with a concentration on Bergen, Passaic, and Sussex.