Corporate Claim Litigation Attorney

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description
Provides legal advice and counsel on behalf of the Dispute Resolution Services & Litigation group. Collaborates and aligns on strategy, action planning, and communication with client, business units, and other areas of Legal and outside counsel. Proactively counsels clients on emerging legal issues and risk. Counsels clients on strategic initiatives, and serves on project teams as needed to provide legal advice. Reviews and delegates new matters. Provides project management, coordination, and collaboration between legal teams and with business clients. Conducts research, substantive drafting, reviewing, advising, and negotiating for more complex matters. Provides budget oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Work with business colleagues to develop and implement change

Lead project management initiatives for complex projects, including coordination, and collaboration between legal teams within L&R and with business clients, as appropriate

Gather facts from client to understand strategic goals and objectives client intends to achieve from intended action

Draft, review, and / or negotiate moderately complex matters and agreements

Attend board and committee meetings, as appropriate

Review matters and develop appropriate strategies for matters assigned

Conduct complex research and determine applicable and pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and other legal authority; identify legal issues and make strategic recommendations

Perform bill/file reviews and perform budget oversight

Perform due diligence; gather all relevant facts and documents; play a lead role in work with Law Clerks, Paralegals and/or other Attorneys in due diligence

Interview law firms/retain law firm; participate in counsel selection

Education

4 year Bachelors Degree (Required)

Experience

7 or more years of experience (Preferred)

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Skills
Law Firms, Legal Consulting, Legal Issues, Legal Practices, Litigation, Strategic Advice

Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $104,000.00 - 187,625.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You'll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we've proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.

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