Senior Trial Attorney - Hampton Roads, VA (Remote)

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. Job Description Join the legal frontline and champion the defense for both the insured and the Company! As a Senior Trial Attorney, you’ll handle bodily injury, property damage lawsuits, and more, with mediations, arbitrations, and 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 Represents insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases. Prepares thoroughly for and conducts hearings, trials, mediations, and depositions. Prepares and presents pre- and post-trial motions effectively. Assists colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts in a collaborative manner. Offers counsel to business clients on day-to-day legal matters. Manages projects efficiently, fostering coordination and collaboration among legal teams. Keeps abreast of and evaluates new laws, regulations, and case law; identifies and summarizes relevant issues; collaborates with other areas of the Law and Regulation (L&R) department; provides proactive advice and counsel to business units on the impact of new laws; monitors legal representation Education Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar. Minimum Requirements 3+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills, such as case strategy development, legal research, and advocacy, with the ability to manage complex disputes and work effectively under pressure. First or second chair jury trial experience. Proven experience with insurance defense is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred), and internet research. Strong teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants under the guidance of Lead Counsel. Capacity to manage a substantial case load. Comfortable working in a remote environment and willing to travel throughout the greater Hampton Roads, VA area. Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload. Skills Business, Collaboration, Dispute Resolution, Documentation Review, Evidence Gathering, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation Compensation Compensation offered for this role is 90,700.00 - 153,925.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment. 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 on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. #J-18808-Ljbffr