Trial Attorney - Shreveport
Location: Shreveport Louisiana
Description: Allstate Corporate is in need of Trial Attorney - Shreveport right now, this vacancy will be placed in Louisiana. More details about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Represents insureds and the Company in the defense of low and moderate exposure bodily injury and property damage law suits.
Assess liability and damages, and develop defenses to allegations for successful resolution of cases
Attend hearings and conduct trials
Argue motions, take effective depositions of lay and expert witnesses
Consult with clients and opposing counsel and the judiciary
Coordinate the case handling with claims personnel
Complete necessary system documentation
Assist other attorneys in resolving calendar conflicts !
Possibly remote/hoteling arrangement with limited tra! vel involved
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Qualifications
Two (2) to five (5) years litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense
Jury trial and bench trial experience a plus
Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of Louisiana state bar
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, Lexis, and the internet
Ability to work well with others on a team of attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants, supervised by an attorney Lead Counsel
Experience, Knowledge, Formal Training:
Broad knowledge of business area's processes including best practices.
Analytical/Technical Skills:
Application of clearly defined analytical procedures and concepts used to integrate and analyze data and make general assumptions and recommend act! ion plans. Ability to leverage technical skills in the achievement of team objectives.
Communication Skills:
Moderate communications skills required to draft reports, memos, and business letters and give instructions to others.
Job complexity:
Concentrates on a variety of complex processes that require solutions that are imaginative, thorough and practicable.
Decision Making:
Recommends actions for defined processes or programs. Assists in the attainment of team objectives, which includes appropriate processes in developing and/or delivering products and services.
Contacts:
Contacts include management and the public in less structured situations. Explains and discusses complex information in order to convince and secure understanding.
Scope and Impact:
Achievement of results has a limited influence on the attainment of unit and departmental goals.
Management Guida! nce Received:
Assigned specific objectives and/or projects, oft! en with some managerial direction. Individual is highly capable of independent work and management guidance is normally not required.
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Job
Legal
Job Type
Experienced
Primary Location
LA-Shreveport
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Allstate Corporate.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 01:29:42 GMT