Corporate Claim Litigation Attorney Lead Consultant (Remote)

Claim Litigation Counsel

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Join Allstate's in-house legal team, Claim Litigation, a division of Global Litigation. Claim Litigation primarily manages matters involving allegations of bad faith and extra-contractual exposure against the Company. Claim Litigation Counsel will be expected to provide guidance to the Claims Organization regarding insurance claims of heightened exposure, complex extra-contractual matters, bad faith, and other major claim-related litigation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant and substantive experience in a law firm or in-house legal department related to insurance defense work, and some experience managing or litigating bad faith or extra-contractual allegations. In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong judgment, strong research and writing skills, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee first and third-party claims of heightened exposure, complex extra-contractual matters, bad faith, and other major litigation related to insurance claims.
• Perform extra-contractual analysis based on factual and legal issues.
• Provide advice to the Claims Organization on extra-contractual and bad faith issues, recommendations for resolution, and strategies to mitigate risk related to insurance claims.
• Prepare and present recommendations for settlement of claims where there is extra-contractual risk.
• Work closely with outside counsel and the Claims Organization in the oversight of high exposure and complex claims in litigation.
• Work with business colleagues and other in-house legal teams to develop and implement recommendations related to the handling of claims.
• Provide advice and counsel to the business with respect to litigation strategies and on emerging legal issues and risks.

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law, and in good standing, within State of Practice.
• 3+ years of substantive legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Insurance defense experience (required)

Functional Skills

• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Sound legal judgment and strategic thinking.
• Strong research and writing abilities.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Eagerness to contribute within a dynamic, fast paced corporate environment.
• Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis) and Microsoft Office Suit

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.