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Were moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers evolving needs.
Thats why now is an exciting time to join our team.
Youll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.
Youll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount.
We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.
Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.
Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from lifes uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams.
For more than 89 years weve thrived by staying a step ahead of whatevers coming next to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face.
We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws.
We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment.
Weve been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection.
We are the Good Hands.
We dont follow the trends.
We set them.
Job Summary
Represents insureds and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases.
Prepares for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
Prepares and argues pre and post-trial motions.
Assists colleagues in the resolution of calendar conflicts.
Provides project management, coordination, and collaboration between legal teams within L&R and with business clients.
Conducts research, substantive drafting, reviewing, advising, and negotiating for more complex matters.
Provides budget oversight
Job Family Specific Responsibilities
Review new file assignments and approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and/or develop strategy
Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer any questions.Maintains contact at a minimum of 90 days
Contact claims (initial litigation plan, recurring minimum 90 day contact, strategy conferences, etc.)
Review all documentary evidence
Prepares witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations and trials including expert witnesses
Conducts depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents
Prepares and conducts court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.)
Conducts settlement/dispositive proceedings (e.g.
mediations, arbitrations, etc.)
Try and/or arbitrate cases and prepares motions in liminie and summary documents
Draft post-trial motions
Prepare for and participate in appeals
Provide legal opinions to claims clients
Investigate and pursue subrogation litigation as appropriate
Second chair cases with Trial Attorneys and Senior Trial Attorneys as needed.
Review and determine strategy for legal issues sent to home office
Participate in business process reviews with claims clients
Common Responsibilities
Legal Advice and Counseling
Perform due diligence; gather all relevant facts and documents; play a lead role in work with Law Clerks, Paralegals and/or other Attorneys in due diligence
Conduct complex research and determine applicable and pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and other legal authority; identify legal issues and make strategic recommendations
Monitor and review new laws, regulations, and case law; identify and summarize relevant issues; Collaborate with other areas of L&R department; Proactively provide advice and counsel to business unit on the impact of new laws on business
Provide advice and/or legal approval related to company documents, policy, practices, and procedures
Provide advice and counsel clients on emerging legal issues and risk
Counsel clients on strategic initiatives and serve on project teams as needed to provide legal advice
Drafting and Negotiation
Draft, review, and / or negotiate moderately complex matters and agreements
Draft and / or review non-routine correspondence and communications
Review and revise business cases and supporting documentation
Business Knowledge and Acumen
Gather facts from client to understand strategic goals and objectives client intends to achieve from intended action
Work with business colleagues to develop and implement change
Determine if/how business processes / practices need to be modified and play a lead role with client to implement change
Determine extent of other AOR involvement; Understand integration points and play a lead role with other areas of responsibility that may be impacted to manage change
Recommend and obtain appropriate approval for resolution, if warranted
Play a key role in strategy determination, action planning, and communication with client, business units, and other areas of L&R, as appropriate
Project Management
Lead project management initiatives for complex projects, including coordination, and collaboration between legal teams within L&R and with business clients, as appropriate
Management of Outside Counsel
Perform bill/file reviews and perform budget oversight
Evaluate and recommend if outside counsel should be retained
Retain, supervise, manage, and coordinate work with Outside Counsel, if applicable
Knowledge/Skills/Ability/Experience
Possesses a juris doctorate and an license to practice law in California (and/or other states as required)
7+ years related experience typical
Computer skills, including MS Office suite, used in or related to the tasks performed
Exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
Demonstrates ethics and integrity
Has relevant experience within a reputable law firm or an in-house legal department for a mid
– to large-sized organization
Insurance-industry experience preferred
Knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes
Ability to work within a remote working scenario, and travel within the Los Angeles and surrounding area
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.
Good Work.
Good Life.
Good Hands®.
As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary but thats just the beginning.
Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k).
Plus, youll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life –
– including a generous paid time off policy.
For a full description of Allstates benefits, visit allstate.jobs/benefits/
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