Claim Litigation Relationship Counsel - California (Remote)
Company: Allstate Insurance Company
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
The world isn't standing still, and neither is Allstate. We're
moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking
bold steps to better serve customers' evolving needs. That's why
now is an exciting time to join our team. You'll have opportunities
to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for
the greater good.You'll do all this in an environment of excellence
and the highest ethical standards - a place where values such as
integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We
empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where
they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we
work as one team in service of our customers and
communities.Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared
purpose: to protect people from life's uncertainties so they can
realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years we've
thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever's coming next - to give
customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted
with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated
driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice
through financial empowerment. We've been an industry leader in
pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more
recently, device and identity protection.We are the Good Hands. We
don't follow the trends. We set them.Job Summary:The Claim
Litigation Relationship Manager reviews matters in Litigation and
provides case and litigation analysis, injury analysis and
authority to take cases brought against insureds and the Company in
bodily injury and property damage lawsuits to trial.This individual
may lead a team that will review, analyze, and manage active files
in litigation by monitoring legal activity and assisting in the
development of complex litigation strategy.The individual will
ensure compliance with the litigation handling guidelines by
identifying drivers of quality on operational results and
consulting with outside counsel, adjusters, and management on
proper procedures, trends, file quality, negotiation strategies,
and value drivers.Collaborates and aligns on strategy, action
planning, and communication with client, business units, and other
areas of Law and Regulation, and outside counsel. Proactively
counsels clients on emerging legal issues and risk. Counsels
clients on strategic initiatives, and serves on project teams as
needed to provide legal advice.Key Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze matters in litigation and develop
appropriate strategy to resolve or proceed to trial
- Assist in developing training programs for defense counsel,
Client Legal Services and claim business partners
- Update case handling data points during engagement with Outside
Counsel
- Works very closely with the claims organization on complex and
high-exposure claims
- Will manage litigation process and oversight
- Advises and counsels line management in Claims and Outside
Counsel/Client Legal Services on analysis of trends, alternatives
and risk factors of changing claim environments by state and
territory and mechanized claim systems
- Present strategic summaries of litigation analysis and
recommendations tailored to specific audience(s)
- Functions as an advanced resource and partner to both the Claim
Business Partners and Outside Counsel Defense firms in evaluating
the effectiveness of overall Litigated Claim results
- Partners with outside counsel to analyze and review individual
cases in litigation to capture current legal action status and next
steps for prompt resolution of litigated matter
- Provide approval for budget changes on assigned cases handled
by outside cases from flat fee to hourly
- Partner with team members to meet the functional budgets,
operational plans, and performance requirements for the Law and
Regulation Department
- May participate in audit of open and closed files from selected
outside firms to confirm service level agreement
complianceEducation and Experience:
- Juris Doctorate degree (Required), and member in good standing
of the California State Bar
- Bachelors Degree (Required)
- 4 to 7 or more years of experience (Preferred)Functional
Skills:
- Computer skills including experience in MS Office Suite
products
- 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
- Experience with litigation process: Depositions, Mediations,
arbitration, motion practice, and/or trial practice
- Insurance Defense experience (preferred)
- Intermediate legal and business knowledge
- Intermediateanalytical skills
- LexisNexis or similar experience
- Ability to work remotely within California
- Minimaltravel requiredNotes:Compensation offered for this role
is$105,500.00-$178,250.00 per yearand is based on experience and
qualifications.***This role is also bonus eligibleGood Hands.
Greater Together. ---As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader,
we provide a competitive salary - but that's just the beginning.
Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition
assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust
pension and 401(k). Plus, you'll have access to a wide variety of
programs to help you balance your work and personal life --
including a generous paid time off policy.Learn more about life at
Allstate. Connect with us on , , and or watch a .#LI-PC1Allstate
generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas
for this position.Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House
Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State
of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to
discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status
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