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Job Description

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

Job Summary

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 counsel to business clients on day to day issues. 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

Job Family Specific Responsibilities: The following responsibilities are specific to the Band C2 Trial Attorney in Litigation Services

• Review new file assignments and approve initial pleadings, propounds discovery, and develop strategy
• Contact clients to discuss the case and answer any questions and maintain 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
• Conduct depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents
• Prepare and conduct court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.)
• Conduct settlement/dispositive proceedings (e.g. mediations, arbitrations, etc.)
• Try and/or arbitrate cases
• Prepare 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

Common Responsibilities: The following responsibilities are common to the Law and Regulation Department for Band C2 Associate Counsel

• Legal Advice and Counseling
  • Perform due diligence; gather all relevant facts and documents
  • Research and determine applicable and pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and other legal authority; identify legal issues
  • 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
  • Provide advice and/or legal approval related to company documents, policy, practices, and procedures
  • Perform work with oversight from a more senior attorney
• Drafting and Negotiation
  • Draft, review and / or negotiate basic matters and agreements
  • Draft and / or review routine correspondence and communications
• Business Knowledge and Acumen
  • Respond to customer inquiries
  • Gather facts from client to understand goals and objectives client intends to achieve from intended action
  • Work with business colleagues to develop and implement change
• Project Management
  • Manage projects including development of meeting materials, and coordination with senior management
• Interpersonal/Communication
  • Participate in relevant external industry groups

Job Qualifications

• Core Competencies
  • Skills/abilities/experiences in the following areas: legal knowledge, business knowledge, issue management, analytical skills, influencing others (inside and outside the company), coaching and development, self-development, and productivity
• Other Requisites
  • Possesses a juris doctorate and a license to practice law in Illinois (and/or other states as required)
  • 2-5 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
• Management & Supervisory Skills
  • Budget management skills
  • Project management skills
  • Able to interact with all levels of personnel
  • Utilizes subject matter expertise to coach and guide less experienced team members

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