Trial Advisory Counsel, Lead Consultant (Remote)

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

The Trial Advisory Counsel Lead Consultant reviews moderate and complex matters in litigation and provides legal analysis of cases including liability, injuries, claimed damages, and strength of defenses.

This role leads strategy consultations with Client Legal Services attorneys to assist with the development of litigation strategy, promote proactive movement of the case towards resolution, and mitigation of risk.

The Lead Consultant also advises and counsels Claims business partners by facilitating roundtable discussions on legal risk factors, value drivers, and potential resolution strategies on individual cases as well as providing insight on emerging local and industry trends through data analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with team members to enhance team agility in meeting demand for assistance in all markets served by the team and across Global Litigation 

• Identify the potential for the evolution of risk to drive early resolution and improve cycle time 

• Facilitate roundtable discussions with Claims partners, providing legal analysis of risk factors, strength of defenses, and resolution strategy 

• Use data analytics to identify trends in litigation country-wide and in specific jurisdictions and provide analysis, alternatives, and risk factors to Claims and Client Legal Services through strategic summaries tailored to each specific audience 

• Act as an advanced resource to Claims partners and Client Legal Services in evaluating the effectiveness of litigation strategies in changing claim environments and high-risk markets 

• Review and analyze matters in litigation and develop appropriate strategy to resolve or proceed to trial 

• Lead discussions with Client Legal Services attorneys to assist with development of complex litigation strategy 

• This role may require minimal travel, depending on business needs and/or business unit requirements.

Education & Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited institution and active state bar license in good standing

• 5 or more years of experience 

Functional Skills & Experience

• Experience representing insured individuals and corporate clients in the defense of bodily injury and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) matters. 

• Ability to serve as first or second chair in jury trials, arbitrations, and mediations, handling matters with limited supervision. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in drafting and arguing pre-trial and post-trial motions, including motions in limine and summary judgment motions. 

• Experience conducting and defending depositions independently. 

• Capable of developing and implementing litigation strategies, including early case evaluation, risk assessment, and settlement analysis and recommendations.

• Strategic Collaboration & Operational Agility: Demonstrates the ability to partner across teams and functions to improve responsiveness, prioritize workload, and adapt quickly to evolving litigation support demands across global markets.

• Risk Anticipation & Proactive Resolution: Applies forward-looking risk evaluation to identify emerging exposure, enabling earlier intervention, informed decision-making, and improved litigation cycle times.

• Advanced Legal Judgment & Facilitation: Exhibits strong legal acumen by guiding cross-functional discussions, synthesizing risk factors, defense strength, and strategic options to align stakeholders on resolution strategies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

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Skills

Collaboration, Insurance Claims, Legal Advisory, Legal Research, Litigation Strategy, Property & Casualty Insurance, Strategy Development, Trial Practice, Trial Preparation, Trial Work

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 110,000.00 - 180,000.00 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. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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