Senior Trial Attorney

Allstate

. Represent insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $153,925 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation, including trial preparation and representation, while providing proactive legal advice to business clients. Proficient in managing complex disputes and collaborating effectively with legal teams in a remote environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed To Practice In CaliforniaJuris Doctorate4+ Years Of Litigation ExperienceFirst Or Second Chair Jury Trial ExperienceProven Experience With Insurance Defense

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Hard Skills

LitigationLegal ResearchCase Strategy DevelopmentAdvocacyTrial PreparationMediationArbitrationPre-Trial MotionsPost-Trial MotionsComplex Dispute Management

Soft Skills

TeamworkCollaborationAbility To Work Under PressureProject ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeLexisNexisInternet Research

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Membership In California State Bar

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefenseBodily Injury LawsuitsProperty Damage LawsuitsSubrogationLegal RepresentationNew Laws MonitoringRegulations EvaluationLegal Issues Identification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases
Prepare for and conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions
Prepare and present pre- and post-trial motions
Assist colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts
Advise business clients on day-to-day legal matters
Manage projects and coordinate collaboration among legal teams
Monitor and evaluate new laws, regulations, and case law
Identify and summarize relevant legal issues
Collaborate with other areas of the Law and Regulation department
Provide proactive advice to business units on the impact of new laws
Monitor legal representation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must be licensed to practice in the state of California
Applicants must reside in CA, WA, AZ, NV, or OR
Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar required
4+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills, such as case strategy development, legal research, and advocacy
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, and internet research
Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate 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 California for trials and court appearances as needed
Background investigation required
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position
Dedicated, private workspace free from distractions with appropriate desk and seating
Reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to applicable terms and conditions
Additional annual bonus opportunity
Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse
Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs
Remote work arrangement
Comprehensive benefits (not otherwise itemized in the posting)