Counsel Attorney - McAllen, TX (Remote)

Company: Allstate Insurance Company
Location: Mcallen
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

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 SummaryThe Litigation Services Attorney job family is responsible for managing Insurance Defense and Tort Litigation / Disputes work and related issues/mattersRepresents 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 project management, coordination, and collaboration between legal teams within L&R and with business clients.Conducts research, substantive drafting, reviewing, advising, and negotiating for more complex matters.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.Maintains 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
• Conducts depositions and examinations under oath 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 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
• Second chair cases with Trial Attorneys and Senior Trial Attorneys as needed.
• Review and determine strategy for legal issues sent to home office
• Participate in business process reviews with claims clientsJob QualificationsCore Competencies
  • Advancedskills/abilities/experiences in the following areas:legal knowledge, business knowledge, issue management, analytical skills, influencing others, coaching and development, self development, and productivity.Other Requisites
    • Possesses a juris doctorate and a license to practice law in Texas
    • 10+ 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
    • Has relevant experience within a reputable law firm or an in-house legal department for a mid- to large-sized organization
    • Insurance-industry experience preferred
    • Knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes
    • Digital MindsetManagement & Supervisory Skills
      • Project management skills/experience
      • Able to interact with all levels of personnel and supervise/oversee the work of more junior resources
      • Utilizes subject matter expertise to coach and guide less experienced team membersCompensation offered for this role is$100,400.00-$159,575.00 per yearand is based on experience and qualifications.Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands -. As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary - but that's just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you'll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy.Learn more about life at Allstate. Connect with us on , , and or watch a .

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