Early Career Trial Attorney (Hybrid - Kings / New York / Queens / Richmond Counties, New York)

Job Description Join the legal frontline and champion the defense for both the insured and the Company! As an Early Career Trial Attorney, you'll handle bodily injury, property damage lawsuits, and more with arbitrations, mediations, and occasional trials. Beyond the courtroom, you'll provide vital counsel to business clients and coordinate between legal teams. Stay ahead of the game by monitoring new laws and regulations, ensuring our strategies remain sharp. Embrace the excitement of constant challenges and victories in this dynamic role! Key Responsibilities 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, draft summaries of their statements and maintain 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. Education Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar. Minimum Requirements 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 Kings County, New York County, Richmond County, and Queens County, New York. Skills Case Management Client Documentation Litigation Time Management Compensation Compensation offered for this role is 70,100.00 – 121,475.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications. Benefits Exceptional Work‑Life Balance: Predictable schedules and flexibility to excel professionally while enjoying a fulfilling personal life. Holistic Understanding of the Business: Insight into diverse operations, objectives, and culture, enabling alignment of legal strategies with company goals. Direct Client Collaboration: Close partnership with internal stakeholders and business units to provide proactive legal guidance. Strategic Influence and Impact: Shape strategic decisions and risk management initiatives; mitigate risks and drive positive outcomes. Diverse Legal Challenges: Exposure to regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and dispute resolution beyond traditional litigation. Professional Growth Opportunities: Ample opportunities for advancement and professional development to reach new heights in a legal career. Additional Information Background investigation will be required for the successful candidate. Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment‑based visas for this position. Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant due to their veteran status. For jobs in San Francisco, please click here for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For jobs in Los Angeles, please click here for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. To view the “EEO Know Your Rights” poster click here. 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