Job Title:
Assistant Trial Attorney
(Reference code: 0008WZ)

Status: Full Time
Employee

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19103
Job Category: Legal
Career Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education Level: Doctorate






















Job Description:

The Allstate Corporation is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer. A Fortune 100 company, with $156 billion in assets, Allstate sells 13 major lines of insurance, including auto, property, life and commercial. Allstate also offers retirement and investment products and banking services. Allstate is widely known through the “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®” slogan. Allstate was founded in 1931 and became a publicly traded company in 1993.

 
Trial Attorneys in our office represents insureds and the Company in the defense of low and moderate exposure bodily injury and property damage law suits.   
 
Responsibilities:

  • Assess liability and damages, and develop defenses to allegations for successful resolution of cases

  • Attend hearings and conduct trials

  • Argue motions, take effective depositions of lay and expert witnesses

  • Consult with clients and opposing counsel and the judiciary

  • Coordinate the case handling with claims personnel

  • Complete necessary system documentation

  • Assist other attorneys in resolving calendar conflicts


 


  • 1 to 5 years litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense

  • Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of Pennsylvania state bar

  • Basic computer skills are required; experience with Microsoft Office, Westlaw, and the Internet

  • Ability to work well with others on a team of attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants, supervised by an attorney Lead Counsel


Additional Information:

  • Travel Percentage: 50%

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