Trial Attorney; Remote - Richmond, VA

Overview

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. Our innovative drive helps us stay ahead of evolving needs. Join the legal frontline and champion the defense for both the insured and the Company! As a Trial Attorney, you'll handle bodily injury, property damage lawsuits, and more, with trials, arbitrations, and mediations.

You’ll provide vital counsel to business clients and coordinate between legal teams, while monitoring new laws and regulations to keep strategies sharp.

• 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, as well as drafting summaries of their statements and maintaining 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.

• Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.

• Seeking candidates with entry-level to early career experience in trial advocacy
• 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 within a commutable distance to courthouses throughout the Richmond, Virginia area, with primary courts including the City of Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, Hanover County, and New Kent County.

Compensation offered for this role is $105, annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

• Explore the Benefits of Joining Allstate's Client Legal Services:
• Excellent Work-Life Balance:
  In-house litigation roles offer more predictable schedules and flexibility.
• Holistic Understanding of the Business:
  Gain insight into diverse business operations, objectives, and culture.
• Direct Client
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business units to support needs and priorities.
• Strategic Influence:
  Shape strategic decisions and risk management initiatives within the legal team.
• Diverse Legal Challenges:
  Work across regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and dispute resolution beyond traditional litigation.
• Professional Growth Opportunities:
  Ample opportunities for advancement and development.

• Skills:
  
  Client Documentation, Communication, Evidence Gathering, Legal Consulting, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Litigation, Torts

This role is also eligible for a bonus plan.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity to push your skills to the next level, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of protection while supporting causes that matter to you. Allstate generally does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position.

Legal and compliance notices: the company complies with applicable laws and policies on equal employment opportunity and fair chance hiring. Specific state and city fair-chance and veteran status notices may apply where required.