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Allstate

Subrogation Senior Attorney (Remote – Texas)

Key aspects of the role:

Drive sales growth by engaging with interested prospective customers- all while working remote
No cold calling— Connect through inbound calls and proactive outbound calls with active insurance shoppers
Enjoy competitive compensation with a base salary + uncapped performance-based incentives
Sell reputable products from Allstate and our family of brands

Role overview

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 Allstate’s legal frontline and play a critical role in recovering losses and defending our insureds and the Company. As a Subrogation Attorney, you will handle auto and property subrogation matters from investigation through resolution, while also defending bodily injury and property damage lawsuits. This role offers the opportunity to lead negotiations, litigate complex matters, and appear in court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings. You’ll collaborate closely with claims partners and legal colleagues, contribute to strategic decision-making, and drive meaningful financial and operational impact through effective subrogation recovery and litigation outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of auto and property subrogation litigation from investigation through resolution, including case evaluation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, negotiations, arbitrations, trials, and post-trial motions.
Investigate and pursue subrogation claims and litigation opportunities, including identifying liability, evaluating damages, and determining recovery strategies.
Contact and negotiate with third-party carriers to resolve auto and property subrogation cases efficiently and effectively.
Review new file assignments, approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and develop litigation and negotiation strategies aligned with business objectives.
Maintain regular communication with insureds and internal clients, providing case updates, answering questions, and documenting communications.
Coordinate closely with claims teams to discuss litigation plans, conduct strategy conferences, and ensure consistent updates throughout the life of each case.
Review and analyze documentary evidence, including claims files, medical records, expert materials, and liability documentation.
Prepare witnesses, including insureds, clients, and expert witnesses, for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
Conduct depositions and prepare detailed summaries and evaluations to support case strategy and resolution decisions.
Prepare for and conduct court appearances, including case management conferences, hearings, status conferences, settlement proceedings, and dispositive motions.
Try and/or arbitrate cases, including preparing motions in limine and drafting post-trial motions and briefs as needed.
Manage legal projects and caseloads effectively, ensuring collaboration and coordination across legal, claims, and support teams.

Education

Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar.

Minimum Requirements

4+ years of attorney experience with a strong focus on auto and property subrogation litigation, including pursuing recovery claims and negotiating with third-party carriers.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative legal team environment.
Proficiency with legal research and case management tools, including Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, and internet-based research platforms.
Effective communication skills, with experience working alongside attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, and claims professionals.
Remote position with a location requirement: Candidates must be based near one of our office locations in Dallas, Austin, Houston, McAllen, or San Antonio, TX, and be able to travel to courts and legal venues throughout their assigned service area as needed.

Explore the Benefits of Joining Allstate's Client Legal Services:

Exceptional Work-Life Balance: At Allstate, we understand the importance of achieving harmony between work and personal life. Our in-house litigation roles provide more predictable schedules and flexibility, allowing you to excel professionally while enjoying a fulfilling personal life.
Holistic Understanding of the Business: As part of the Allstate legal team, you'll gain invaluable insight into our diverse business operations, objectives, and culture. This comprehensive understanding enables you to align legal strategies closely with the company's goals, fostering impactful contributions and strategic partnerships across departments.
Direct Client Collaboration: Working in-house at Allstate means collaborating directly with internal stakeholders and business units. This close partnership cultivates deeper client relationships, facilitating a nuanced understanding of their needs and priorities. By providing proactive legal guidance and support, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the company's success.
Strategic Influence and Impact: As an integral member of our legal team, you'll have the opportunity to shape strategic decisions and risk management initiatives. Your insights and expertise will inform key business decisions, empowering you to mitigate risks effectively and drive positive outcomes that directly impact Allstate's bottom line.
Diverse Legal Challenges: In-house litigation roles at Allstate encompass a broad spectrum of legal work beyond traditional litigation, including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and dispute resolution. This diversity of challenges ensures continuous professional growth and development, expanding your skill set and enhancing your career trajectory.
Professional Growth Opportunities: With ample opportunities for advancement and professional development, you'll have the support and resources you need to reach new heights in your legal career.

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Skills

Dispute Resolution, Documentation Review, Evidence Gathering, Legal Consulting, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Negotiation, Strategic Management

Compensation

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.

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Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

To help create a more personal and engaging experience, we ask that you join with your camera on if your interview is virtual. Please also have a Valid Photo Identification available at the start of your interview. If you require any accommodations or have questions ahead of your interview please reach out to your recruiter.

Note: Internal candidates are only asked to join on video; a Valid Photo Identification is not needed for the interview.

Keys to Success

At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.

We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:

Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things

Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design

Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.

Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed

Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation

Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.

Working in Sales

What We Do:
As an expert on our products and services, you can give customers personalized attention and innovative solutions to make their lives easier.

How We Support You:
Starting day one, you’ll have access to resources and incentives to keep you feeling challenged and excited about your careers.

Make An Impact:
As a member of our sales team, you’ll bring a sense of ease and support to customers looking for a better understanding of their protection options. Whether in the field or talking to customers over the phone, you’ll continue to build trust in who we are and what we do.

Working together

You’re in Good Hands® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make to our employees, too.

We want you to love where you work. That starts with the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on individuality means everyone is seen, heard and respected.

When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level with access to development programs to support your career aspirations – whatever that means for you. Because as you learn and grow, so do we.

Working here also means getting the chance to make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world can be even greater when we work together.

Role overview

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 Allstate’s legal frontline and play a critical role in recovering losses and defending our insureds and the Company. As a Subrogation Attorney, you will handle auto and property subrogation matters from investigation through resolution, while also defending bodily injury and property damage lawsuits. This role offers the opportunity to lead negotiations, litigate complex matters, and appear in court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings. You’ll collaborate closely with claims partners and legal colleagues, contribute to strategic decision-making, and drive meaningful financial and operational impact through effective subrogation recovery and litigation outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of auto and property subrogation litigation from investigation through resolution, including case evaluation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, negotiations, arbitrations, trials, and post-trial motions.
Investigate and pursue subrogation claims and litigation opportunities, including identifying liability, evaluating damages, and determining recovery strategies.
Contact and negotiate with third-party carriers to resolve auto and property subrogation cases efficiently and effectively.
Review new file assignments, approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and develop litigation and negotiation strategies aligned with business objectives.
Maintain regular communication with insureds and internal clients, providing case updates, answering questions, and documenting communications.
Coordinate closely with claims teams to discuss litigation plans, conduct strategy conferences, and ensure consistent updates throughout the life of each case.
Review and analyze documentary evidence, including claims files, medical records, expert materials, and liability documentation.
Prepare witnesses, including insureds, clients, and expert witnesses, for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
Conduct depositions and prepare detailed summaries and evaluations to support case strategy and resolution decisions.
Prepare for and conduct court appearances, including case management conferences, hearings, status conferences, settlement proceedings, and dispositive motions.
Try and/or arbitrate cases, including preparing motions in limine and drafting post-trial motions and briefs as needed.
Manage legal projects and caseloads effectively, ensuring collaboration and coordination across legal, claims, and support teams.

Education

Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar.

Minimum Requirements

4+ years of attorney experience with a strong focus on auto and property subrogation litigation, including pursuing recovery claims and negotiating with third-party carriers.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative legal team environment.
Proficiency with legal research and case management tools, including Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, and internet-based research platforms.
Effective communication skills, with experience working alongside attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, and claims professionals.
Remote position with a location requirement: Candidates must be based near one of our office locations in Dallas, Austin, Houston, McAllen, or San Antonio, TX, and be able to travel to courts and legal venues throughout their assigned service area as needed.

Explore the Benefits of Joining Allstate's Client Legal Services:

Exceptional Work-Life Balance: At Allstate, we understand the importance of achieving harmony between work and personal life. Our in-house litigation roles provide more predictable schedules and flexibility, allowing you to excel professionally while enjoying a fulfilling personal life.
Holistic Understanding of the Business: As part of the Allstate legal team, you'll gain invaluable insight into our diverse business operations, objectives, and culture. This comprehensive understanding enables you to align legal strategies closely with the company's goals, fostering impactful contributions and strategic partnerships across departments.
Direct Client Collaboration: Working in-house at Allstate means collaborating directly with internal stakeholders and business units. This close partnership cultivates deeper client relationships, facilitating a nuanced understanding of their needs and priorities. By providing proactive legal guidance and support, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the company's success.
Strategic Influence and Impact: As an integral member of our legal team, you'll have the opportunity to shape strategic decisions and risk management initiatives. Your insights and expertise will inform key business decisions, empowering you to mitigate risks effectively and drive positive outcomes that directly impact Allstate's bottom line.
Diverse Legal Challenges: In-house litigation roles at Allstate encompass a broad spectrum of legal work beyond traditional litigation, including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and dispute resolution. This diversity of challenges ensures continuous professional growth and development, expanding your skill set and enhancing your career trajectory.
Professional Growth Opportunities: With ample opportunities for advancement and professional development, you'll have the support and resources you need to reach new heights in your legal career.