Senior Trial Attorney

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Auto Insurance • Life Insurance • Retirement Planning • Homeowners Insurance • Motorcycle Insurance

10,000+

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2014-01

Description

• The Senior Trial Attorney represents insured 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. • Conducts depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents. • Prepares witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials including expert witnesses. • Keep claim business partners updated on status (initial client contact, initial litigation plan, recurring contacts, strategy conferences, pre-trial, etc.). • Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer any questions. • Review new file assignments, all documentary evidence, and approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and/or develop strategy. • Investigate and pursue subrogation litigation as appropriate. • Draft post-trial motions. • Try and/or arbitrate cases by preparing motions, motions in limine and summary documents in limine. • Conducts settlement/dispositive proceedings (e.g., mediations, arbitrations, etc.). • Prepares and conducts court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.).

Requirements

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Required) • Juris Doctor (Required) with license to practice law (in good standing) in the state of Michigan • 5 or more years of experience (Preferred)