[Hiring] Corporate Claim Litigation Attorney Expert @Allstate

Role Description

Be a part of the broader Global Litigation area of responsibility in an in-house counsel role for Law Department’s Claim Litigation team, which provides legal advice and counsel to the Company’s Claims Organization. Claim Litigation primarily manages matters involving allegations of bad faith and extra-contractual exposure against the Company.

Claim Litigation Counsel will be expected to provide advice and counsel to the Claims Organization regarding:

• Insurance claims of heightened exposure
• Complex extra-contractual matters
• Bad faith
• Other major claim-related litigation

This role will partner closely with other teams within the Law Department in providing legal advice and counsel to the Claims Organization and other business entities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and active membership and in good standing within state of practice
• 7 or more years of experience

Requirements

• Oversee first and third-party claims of heightened exposure, complex extra-contractual matters, bad faith, and other major litigation related to insurance claims.
• Perform extra-contractual analysis based on factual and legal issues.
• Provide advice to the Claims Organization on extra-contractual and bad faith issues, recommendations for resolution, and strategies to mitigate risk related to insurance claims.
• Prepare and present recommendations for settlement of claims where there is extra-contractual risk.
• Work closely with outside counsel and the Claims Organization in the oversight of high exposure and complex claims in litigation.
• Work with business colleagues and other in-house legal teams to develop and implement recommendations related to the handling of claims.
• Provide advice and counsel to the business with respect to litigation strategies and on emerging legal issues and risks.

Benefits

• Compensation offered for this role is $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
• Monthly connectivity reimbursement for employees eligible to work from home.