Senior Trial Attorney (PIP) - Uniondale, NY (Hybrid

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

 

You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

 

Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from life’s uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years we’ve thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever’s coming next – to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment. We’ve been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection.

 

We are the Good Hands. We don’t follow the trends. We set them.

Job Summary:

This opportunity is responsible for handling a large volume of assigned risk litigation from inception through trial and to ensure all internal case handling and reporting requirements.

 

Prepares for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions, prepares and argues pre and post-trial motions.

 

Monitors and reviews new laws, regulations, and case law; identifies and summarizes relevant issues; proactively provides advice and counsel to business unit on the impact of new laws on business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews new file assignments and approves initial pleadings, propound discovery, and develops strategy
• Reviews 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 and dispositive proceedings (e.g. mediations, arbitrations, etc.)
• Tries and arbitrates cases and prepares motions in limine and summary documents
• Researches, drafts, and prepares post-trial motions and appeals
• Writes confidential legal memoranda and draft confidential opinions
• Investigates and pursues subrogation litigation as appropriate

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job does not have supervisory duties.

Education and Experience:

• License to practice law in New York State is required
• 3 or more years of experience (Preferred)
• Experience handling a large volume PIP case inventory 
• Experience within AAA arbitration hearings 
• PIP trial, no-fault, and SIU experience a plus
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

 

Functional Skills:

• Foundational skills, abilities, and experiences in legal knowledge, business knowledge, issue management, analytical skills, influencing others, coaching and development, self-development, and productivity
• Experience in all phases of litigation (including trials to verdict) involving complex, high risk and/or high exposure cases
• Knowledge of complex medical issues, particularly orthopedic and neurological with the understanding of etiology, causation and treatment of injuries consistent with motor vehicle and premises accidents
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, used in or related to the tasks performed
• Demonstrates ethics and integrity
• Budget management skills
• Project management skills

 

***This is a Hybrid position with the flexibility of working from home and the office in Uniondale, NY. This provides you greater flexibility, and this position is eligible for a monthly connectivity reimbursement to offset the costs of internet and phone expenses.

Notes:

Compensation offered for this role is $84,500.00-$149,750.00 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.

 

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

 

Good Hands. Greater Together. ℠

 

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader,