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Allstate · 2 months ago

Early Career Trial Attorney (Remote - Atlanta, GA)

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

$100K/yr - $121K/yr

Allstate is a company dedicated to protecting families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. They are seeking an Early Career Trial Attorney to manage insurance defense litigation, provide counsel to business clients, and monitor legal regulations. This role involves courtroom advocacy and collaboration with legal teams to ensure favorable outcomes for clients.

BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceInsurTechVenture Capital

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Juris DoctorateGeorgia State Bar membershipLegal ResearchLitigationNegotiationClient CommunicationEvidence GatheringLegal Document PreparationLegal DiscoveryTime Management

Required

Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Georgia State Bar

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 commutable distance to courthouses throughout the Atlanta, GA area