Senior Trial Attorney – First-Party Property, Insurance Defense

Allstate

Senior Trial Attorney managing insurance defense litigation for Allstate. Handling first-party property matters and providing strategic legal guidance in Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from inception through resolution.
Represent Allstate and insureds in first-party property matters.
Prepare and argue substantive legal pleadings.
Conduct and defend depositions, attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Provide strategic legal guidance to claims partners and internal stakeholders.
Gather, evaluate, and organize case materials in support of litigation strategy.
Collaborate with paralegals and legal support staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar required
Juris Doctor required
4+ years of litigation experience with demonstrated ability to independently manage cases
Prior experience handling first-party property, homeowner, or weather-related claims strongly preferred
Background in insurance defense and litigation strategy development
Proven experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to manage a litigation-focused caseload with minimal supervision
Effective communication skills and ability to partner with business stakeholders.
Must be able to support court appearances throughout the DFW area.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Predictable schedules and flexibility.
Holistic Understanding of the Business: Invaluable insight into diverse operations.
Direct Client Collaboration: Working closely with internal stakeholders.
Strategic Influence and Impact: Opportunity to shape decisions and initiatives.
Diverse Legal Challenges: Broad spectrum of legal work beyond traditional litigation.
Professional Growth Opportunities: Ample opportunities for advancement.

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationlegal pleadingsdepositionsmotion practicecourt appearanceslegal researchlegal writinganalytical skillscase managementlitigation strategy

Soft Skills

effective communicationstrategic legal guidancecollaborationindependenceorganizational skillsstakeholder partnershipevaluation skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailtime management

Certifications

Texas State Bar membershipJuris Doctor