Complex Litigation Attorney - Special Investigations Unit (Remote, NY Metro Area)

Allstate Insurance Company

$130K — $177K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, US
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar
  • 7+ years of legal experience, particularly in litigation
  • Experience with federal court litigation
  • Ability to manage complex legal cases
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal documentation processes
  • Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Claims/Special Investigation Unit to tackle fraudulent claims
  • Research, prepare, file, and litigate fraud cases, including affirmatives like RICO
  • Develop litigation strategies and handle negotiations on complex matters
  • Review case files and strategize resolutions
  • Draft legal documents such as motions and briefs
  • Conduct depositions and examinations under oath
  • Attend various legal proceedings and liaise with expert witnesses

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with required in-person appearances
  • Comprehensive technology setup provided, including laptop and peripherals
  • Monthly reimbursement for internet connectivity costs
  • Support for maintaining a distraction-free home office environment
Full Job Description
Join the legal frontline and champion your expertise for the Law and Regulation area of responsibility for the Allstate Company!

The ideal candidate for this role will have a passion for combatting fraud against the insurance industry.

In this role, you will utilize your strong litigation and investigative background to help defend against fraudulent medical and other claims filed against The Company, and to bring Affirmative Actions, including RICO based litigation, on behalf of The Company.

You will apply your strong legal writing skills, and negotiate on a variety of complex matters for this role within the New York Metro area!

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Claims/Special Investigation Unit (SIU) to combat fraudulent claims in No-Fault and other cases.
  • Research, prepare, file, and litigate fraud cases, including RICO and other affirmative actions.
  • Develop litigation strategies and negotiate complex matters.
  • Review case files and plan resolutions.
  • Draft discovery requests, motions, memorandums, and legal briefs.
  • Prepare for and conduct depositions and examinations under oath (EUOs).
  • Attend arbitrations, mediations, trials, and work with expert witnesses.
  • Represent the company in court appearances (conferences, hearings) in State and Federal courts.
  • Draft pre-trial and post-trial motions.
  • Negotiate settlements and prepare related documentation.

Education and Licensing
  • Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar
  • Federal Court Admission required upon selection for this role

Experience
  • 7 or more years of experience
  • Federal Court experience
  • Ability to manage complex litigation
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and related computer applications
  • Exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality
  • Demonstrates ethics and integrity
  • Insurance industry experience
  • Knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes

Travel Requirements
  • This role is remote; however, in-person attendance is an essential function of the position.
  • The attorney will be required to travel within the New York Metro area for court appearances, hearings, trials and other legal matters, as well as periodic travel to the local Allstate office location.

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • This job does not have supervisory duties


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Skills
Affirmative Action Plans, Civil Litigation, Criminal Litigation, Examinations Under Oath, Federal Courts, Fraud Investigations, Insurance, Insurance Litigation, Investigative Research, Investigative Skills, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Investigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Litigation Strategy, No-Fault Insurance, Special Investigations, State Court, Tile Work, Torts, Trial Practice

Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $130,000.00 - $177, 000.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications

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

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.

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