Trial Attorney

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Trial Attorney
The candidate will be responsible for managing Insurance Defense and Tort Litigation / Disputes work and related issues/matters. 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. 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). Conduct settlement/dispositive proceedings (mediations, arbitrations). 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. Should have Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of Virginia State Bar. Must have 0-5 years Insurance Defense, Subrogation and/or Personal Injury litigation experience. Trial and/or Arbitration experience is preferred, with flexibility to work across several disciplines that may include SIU, PIP, UM and Subrogation is required. No Fault and/or SIU experience is a plus. Computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office, Lexis, and the internet; Team Connect and Nuance experience preferred. Ability to work well with others on a team of attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants, supervised by an attorney Lead Counsel is required. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are key to working with a variety of internal and external contacts as well as for preparing reports, pleadings, and correspondence, collaborating with others.

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