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 insured 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 counsel to business clients on day to day issues.  Provides project management, coordination, and collaboration between legal teams. Monitors and reviews new laws, regulations, and case law; identifies and summarizes relevant issues; collaborates with other areas of L&R department; proactively provides advice and counsel to business unit on the impact of new laws on business; monitors counsel 
 

Key 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
Review all documentary evidence
Prepares witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials including expert witnesses
Conducts depositions and examinations under oat 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 and summary documents
Draft post-trial motions
Investigate and pursue subrogation litigation as appropriate

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience

•    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
•    1-3 years of related experience  
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
•    Juris doctorate and a license to practice law in Washington (and/or other states as required)
Functional Skills
•    Computer skills including MS Office suite
•    Budget management skills
•    Project management skills and law firm/vendor management 
•    Legal and business knowledge
•    Analytical skills