Senior Trial Attorney, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (Remote, New York)

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

Join the legal frontline and advocate for both the insured and the Company in high-impact, fast-moving litigation. As a Senior Trial Attorney, you will play a key role handling Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) matters, along with Bodily Injury (BI) litigation, from early issue identification through arbitration and court proceedings.
This role is ideal for a litigator who thrives on research, writing, and framed-issue hearings, and can manage time-sensitive filings with precision. You’ll collaborate closely with claims partners, provide strategic legal guidance, and cross-train across related practice areas while maintaining a manageable but intellectually demanding caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent insured individuals and the company in Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist arbitrations and litigation, as well as Bodily Injury (BI) and related insurance defense matters.
• Handle time-sensitive Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist petitions and responsive pleadings, including filings required within statutory deadlines following notice.
• Prepare for and conduct arbitrations, framed-issue hearings, examinations under oath (EUOs), mediations, and depositions.
• Draft and present pre- and post-hearing motions, petitions, and legal memoranda with a strong emphasis on research and written advocacy.
• Appear in court as needed, including conferences and hearings.
• Collaborate with claims professionals, including participating in claim discussions and strategy calls related to Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist matters.
• Manage a caseload that includes Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist matters and Bodily injury cases, with significant front-end legal analysis and preparation.
• Assist colleagues with coverage or calendar needs in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and case law impacting Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist and Bodily Injury litigation; proactively advise internal partners on legal developments and risk considerations.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.

Minimum Requirements

• 4+ years of litigation experience, with demonstrated strength in legal research, writing, and issue framing.
• Comfort handling hearings, arbitrations, and trial-like proceedings, including framed-issue or single-issue hearings.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive filings and statutory deadlines with accuracy and urgency.
• Strong analytical and advocacy skills; not hesitant to appear in hearings or trial-adjacent settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with legal research platforms.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, and claims partners.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment with periodic in-person court appearances throughout New York.

Skills

Case Management, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Stakeholder Management, Time Management

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 90,700.00 - 153,925.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

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. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate 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 as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.

For jobs in San Francisco, please click “here” for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

For jobs in Los Angeles, please click “here” for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

To view the “EEO Know Your Rights” poster click “here”. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

To view the FMLA poster, click “here”. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.

It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.