Early Career Trial Attorney - Denver, CO (Remote)

Allstate•USA - CO (Remote), CO

7d•Remote

About The Position

Join the legal frontline and champion the defense for both the insured and the Company! As an Early Career Trial Attorney, you’ll handle bodily injury, property damage lawsuits, and more with arbitrations, mediations, and occasional trials. Beyond the courtroom, you’ll provide vital counsel to business clients and coordinate between legal teams. Stay ahead of the game by monitoring new laws and regulations, ensuring our strategies remain sharp. Embrace the excitement of constant challenges and victories in this dynamic role!

Requirements

Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Colorado State Bar.
Successful completion of courses focused on legal research, writing, and analysis, demonstrating the ability to conduct thorough legal research and draft clear, well‑structured legal documents.
Strong time‑management skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Ability to organize case files, manage legal documents, and understand the discovery process.
Skilled in communicating with clients, preparing summaries, and maintaining accurate records of interactions.
Knowledgeable in legal ethics and standards of professional conduct.
Equipped with fundamental negotiation techniques and strategies for client interactions and settlement discussions.
Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, TeamConnect, internet research tools, and other legal case‑management software.

Nice To Haves

Client Documentation
Collaborative Development
Compliance Monitoring
Dispute Resolution
Evidence Gathering
Flexibility
Legal Consulting
Legal Document Preparation
Litigation
Torts

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception to verdict, including initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre‑trial negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post‑trial motions to ensure favorable outcomes for clients.
Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research for cases, including preparation for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents; prepare summaries and reports.
Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
Interview clients and witnesses, draft summaries of their statements, and maintain accurate communication records.
Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings to observe and assist as needed; may represent the company or clients in routine matters.
Monitor changes in laws and regulations and assist in updating the legal team on potential impacts to ongoing cases.
Participate in training sessions and mentorship programs to develop legal skills and gain exposure to more complex legal work.
Provide legal opinions to claims clients.
Conduct depositions and examinations under oath and prepare summary documents.