Senior Trial Attorney - Lafayette, LA
Company: Allstate
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 17, 2022
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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. Plus, Allstate is
changing how, when, and where we work-to lead us boldly into our
future. We're empowering our employees to create better ways of
working through more intentional use of communication and
collaboration practices, processes and tools.
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: The Lead
Consultant represents insured and the Company in the defense of
bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and
Allstate Financial cases. The position prepares for and conducts
hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions. Key
Responsibilities: --- Review new file assignments and approve
initial pleadings, propound discovery, and/or develop
strategy
Juris Doctorate and member in good standing of Louisiana State
Bar
Up to 10 plus years of litigation and or subrogation experience,
including 1st OR 2nd chair jury trial experience
Insurance defense strongly preferred
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred),
and the internet
Ability to work well with others on a team of attorneys,
paralegals, administrative assistants, supervised by Lead
Counsel
Must be able to handle a heavy caseload
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, etc. You will work independently as well as part of a
cohesive team.
Periodically lifting in excess of 20 pounds throughout the day,
depending on court matters being handled. Attorneys are required to
cover court matters for each other; attorneys have laptops;
Bending to pick up the computer bag which sometimes is more than 20
pounds, entering and exiting a vehicle, maneuvering files and
computer at security checkpoints,
Turning and twisting at work;
Driving at least 40-50 miles daily depending on the activities
being covered, court, doctors' depositions, discovery depositions,
and case evaluations, etc.
Sitting for pro-longed periods of time en route to court, in court
or at court proceedings, depositions, etc. ;
Walking and rolling brief case with files from vehicle to the legal
proceeding and/or deposition, and facilitations, etc.;
Trial preparation could require lifting in excess 20 lbs. because
of exhibits, materials, records from plaintiff, etc. These
materials are printed for some proceedings. Notes: The preceding
description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and
responsibilities. May be required to perform other related duties
as assigned. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential
function of this job.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit
to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.
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. For a full description of Allstate's
benefits, visit allstate.jobs/benefits
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Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for
employment-based visas for this position.
Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA)
1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a
discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a
prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by
refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a
veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the
Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
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available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken
on account of an employee's ancestry, age, color, disability,
genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
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(include traits historically associated with race, including, but
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(including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that
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is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment
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