Senior Trial Attorney (Remote – Chicago, IL)

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. 

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  Represent insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and third‑party liability matters, including complex and high‑exposure cases.

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  Manage all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

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  Prepare and present pleadings, motions, and pre‑trial and post‑trial submissions related to liability defense matters.

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  Conduct depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, fact witnesses, and experts; prepare witnesses for testimony.

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  Appear in court as required and coordinate litigation activity with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and internal partners throughout the Chicagoland area.

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  Evaluate liability, damages, and injury exposure; provide strategic recommendations regarding settlement, mediation, and trial posture.

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  Provide day‑to‑day legal advice and guidance to claims professionals and business stakeholders on litigation strategy and risk.

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  Collaborate with legal colleagues to manage workflows, resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure effective case progression.

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  Monitor developments in bodily injury, auto liability, and premises liability law; advise on legal and regulatory impacts to the business.

• 4+ years of litigation experience with a strong emphasis on bodily injury or insurance defense matters.

• First or second chair jury trial experience in BI cases is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience handling auto liability and bodily injury claims from inception through resolution.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred), and electronic filing systems.

• Strong collaboration skills, working effectively with attorneys, paralegals, claims professionals, and administrative staff.

• Ability to manage a substantial BI caseload in a fast‑paced litigation environment.

• Must be within commutable distance to courts throughout the greater Chicagoland area, including the 5th and 6th Municipal Districts of Cook County and Will county, with flexibility to travel to neighboring jurisdictions as needed.

• Juris Doctor (JD)

• Active membership in good standing with the Illinois State Bar

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