Job Description

Job Summary

The Litigation Services Attorney job family is responsible for managing Insurance Defense and Tort Litigation / Disputes work and related issues/matters

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Key Responsibilities

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
o    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
o    Conduct complex research and determine applicable and pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and other legal authority; identify legal issues and make strategic recommendations
o    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
o    Provide advice and/or legal approval related to company documents, policy, practices, and procedures
o    Provide advice and counsel clients on emerging legal issues and risk
o    Counsel clients on strategic initiatives and serve on project teams as needed to provide legal advice

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience

Core Competencies 
Intermediate skills/abilities/experiences in the following areas:  legal knowledge, business knowledge, issue management, analytical skills, influencing others, coaching and development, self development, and productivity
Other Requisites
Possesses a juris doctorate and an license to practice law in Florida (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
Management & Supervisory Skills
Budget management skills
Project management skills and law firm/vendor management experience
Able to interact with all levels of personnel and supervise/oversee the work of more junior resources
Utilizes subject matter expertise to coach and guide less experienced team members