Special Investigations Unit (Remote, New York)

Allstate•Uniondale, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

Join Allstate’s in-house legal team and take on a senior role defending both the insured and the Company in complex Personal Injury Protection / No-Fault / Special Investigations matters. As a Senior PIP / No-Fault Attorney, you will independently manage a sophisticated litigation caseload while serving as a trusted legal partner to claims and business stakeholders. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings strong judgment to high-exposure matters. This position is 100% remote, with minimal court appearances. Candidates must be comfortable managing a full caseload independently while collaborating effectively in a virtual, in-house environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.
5+ years of PIP / No-Fault litigation experience or equivalent transferable litigation experience (e.g., insurance defense, personal injury, civil litigation).
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a full litigation caseload with minimal oversight.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with experience drafting dispositive motions and arbitration submissions.
Advanced time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
Experience conducting arbitrations, EUOs, depositions, and settlement negotiations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with claims professionals and internal stakeholders.
Deep understanding of legal ethics, professional responsibility, and in-house practice standards.
Must be within commutable distance to courthouses throughout New York.

Responsibilities

Independently manage all aspects of PIP / No-Fault / SIU litigation from inception through resolution, including case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
Handle more complex, high-exposure, or contested PIP matters, applying advanced litigation strategy and risk analysis.
Conduct SIU Examinations Under Oath (EUOs) and prepare detailed reports with a strong focus on fraud indicators, compliance, and litigation risk.
Review and analyze new file assignments, assess liability and damages, develop defense strategies, and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with minimal supervision.
Conduct AAA No-Fault arbitrations and try cases as needed, including preparing witnesses, experts, and clients for testimony.
Serve as a key legal advisor to claims professionals by providing strategic guidance, case assessments, and recommendations throughout the life of a claim.
Proactively monitor changes in PIP / No-Fault laws, regulations, and case law, and apply those developments to litigation strategy and business practices.
Support team development by mentoring junior attorneys, sharing subject-matter expertise, and contributing to process improvements and best practices.