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Demand Assistance Attorney – California

Allstate

$112,000 - $196,750/ year

Posted Jun 27

Full TimeRemoteCalifornia

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 Demand Assistance Attorney will provide claim and injury analysis on represented segment matters brought against insureds and the company in bodily injury and property damage claims. This individual will review and analyze active represented segment matters by monitoring legal activity and assisting in the development of a strategy to mitigate complex litigation. The individual will ensure compliance with litigation handling guidelines in consultation with adjusters, management, and outside counsel on proper procedures, trends, file quality, negotiation strategies and value drivers. The individual will partner with claims to make recommendations on settlement authority.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and analyze bodily injury and property damage claims in the represented claims business segment and develop an appropriate mitigation strategy to resolve potential litigation
Provide recommendations to Claims business partners and defense counsel to achieve prompt resolution
Identify and analyze country-wide and specific jurisdictional risks and trends based upon enacted laws and regulations
Advise and counsel line management in Claims and defense counsel on analysis of trends, alternatives and risk factors of changing claim environments by state and territory and mechanized claim systems
Assist in developing training programs for Claim business partners, defense counsel, and Allstate’s Client Legal Services Practice Group
Present strategic summaries of analysis and recommendations tailored to specific audience(s)
Function as an advanced resource and partner to both the claim business partners and defense counsel in evaluating the effectiveness of the company’s litigation and demand handling best practices.
Partner with team members to meet the functional budgets, operational plans, and performance requirements for the Law and Regulation Department

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job does not have supervisory duties.

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctorate degree (Required) and member in good standing
Bachelors Degree (Required)
4 to 7 or more years of experience (Preferred)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Juris Doctor in the state of California (Required)

Functional Skills:

Computer skills including MS Office suite
Has relevant experience within a reputable law firm or an in-house legal department for a mid to large sized organization
Insurance-industry knowledge
Knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes
Experience bringing matters to trial or resolution
Intermediate legal and business knowledge
Intermediate analytical skills

Skills

Customer Centricity, Digital Literacy, Inclusive Leadership, Learning Agility, Results-Oriented

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $112,000 – 196,750 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

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. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.®

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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