Attorney resources

Employer resources

General Counsel Consulting

General Counsel
Consulting
provided
exceptional
service in helping
my organization
recruit for a hard
to fill position.
They did extensive
work on the front
end to understand
our needs and
our culture and
began referring
highly qualified
candidates almost
immediately.

Melinda Burrows
Deputy General Counsel
- Litigation and
Compliance, Progress
Energy Service Company
LLC

Related Category Jobs:

Jobs for Law Students

Law Student - Law Firm in San Jose, CA
USA-CA-San Jose
File Clerk The candidate will be organizing and filing documents for client files. Creating compute.... [more]

Law Student - In-House in San Mateo, CA
USA-CA-San Mateo
Winter Intern ? Tax Services The candidate will serve as members of client service teams. Interns a.... [more]

Law Student - In-House in Chicago, IL
USA-IL-Chicago
Intern - Tax Services The intern will be exposed to a wide variety of projects and industries. Will.... [more]

Articles By
Harrison Barnes From
BCG Attorney Search

Attorney Recruiter Placements and Legal Recruiter Placements and Lateral Attorney Moves for the Week of April 22, 2024

Attorney Recruiter Placements and Legal Recruiter Placements and Lateral Attorney Moves for the Week of April 15, 2024

Attorney Recruiter Placements and Legal Recruiter Placements and Lateral Attorney Moves for the Week of April 08, 2024

Effective Strategies for Bridging Salary Gaps in Legal Recruitment

How to Answer the “Tell Me About Yourself” Interview Question

Why Most Attorneys Screw Up Interviews and Their Legal Careers

Attorney Recruiter Placements and Legal Recruiter Placements and Lateral Attorney Moves for the Week of April 01, 2024

Mastering the Interview Process: Insights from the BCG Attorney Search Interview Preparation Guide

The Story of BCG Attorney Search and What We Do for You that No One Ever Will in Your Legal Career

The Crucial Role of Business Plans in Law Firm Partner Success

Job Listing

Click here

Job of the Day

Trust & Estate Admin Attorney - Remote California
Newport Beach California United States

"Certain beneficiaries and trustees lacking legal counsel that we fund trust loans for, generally for tax relief and property buyout purposes -- need help from an attorney.� Your fees are paid by the family trust.� Contact us ASAP..." � We are ...

Counsel Jobs > L&R-Litigation Services Attorney Job in Michigan > L&R-Litigation Services Attorney

In House Legal Job Listings

YOUR WINDOW TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES

L&R-Litigation Services Attorney

Refer job# QDKT159828

L&R-Litigation Services Attorney Duties: Responsible for managing Insurance Defense and Tort Litigation / Disputes work and related issues/matters. Represents insureds and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases. Prepares for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions. Prepares and argues pre and post-trial motions. Assists colleagues in the resolution of calendar conflicts. Provides project management, coordination, and collaboration between legal teams within L&R and with business clients. Conducts research, substantive drafting, reviewing, advising, and negotiating for more complex matters. Provides budget oversight. Review new file assignments and approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and/or develop strategy. Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer any questions.Maintains contact at a minimum of 90 days. Contact claims (initial litigation plan, recurring minimum 90 day contact, strategy conferences, etc.). Review all documentary evidence. Prepares witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations and trials including expert witnesses. Conducts depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents. Prepares and conducts court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.). Conducts settlement/dispositive proceedings (e.g. mediations, arbitrations, etc.). Try and/or arbitrate cases and prepares motions in liminie and summary documents. Draft post-trial motions. Prepare for and participate in appeals. Provide legal opinions to claims clients. Investigate and pursue subrogation litigation as appropriate Second chair cases with Trial Attorneys and Senior Trial Attorneys as needed. Review and determine strategy for legal issues sent to home office. Participate in business process reviews with claims clients. Perform due diligence; gather all relevant facts and documents; play a lead role in work with Law Clerks, Paralegals and/or other Attorneys in due diligence. Conduct complex research and determine applicable and pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and other legal authority; identify legal issues and make strategic recommendations. Monitor and review new laws, regulations, and case law; identify and summarize relevant issues; Collaborate with other areas of L&R department; Proactively provide advice and counsel to business unit on the impact of new laws on business. Provide advice and/or legal approval related to company documents, policy, practices, and procedures. Provide advice and counsel clients on emerging legal issues and risk. Counsel clients on strategic initiatives and serve on project teams as needed to provide legal advice. Drafting and Negotiation. Draft, review, and / or negotiate moderately complex matters and agreements. Draft and / or review non-routine correspondence and communications. Review and revise business cases and supporting documentation. Gather facts from client to understand strategic goals and objectives client intends to achieve from intended action. Work with business colleagues to develop and implement change. Determine if/how business processes / practices need to be modified and play a lead role with client to implement change. Determine extent of other AOR involvement; Understand integration points and play a lead role with other areas of responsibility that may be impacted to manage change. Recommend and obtain appropriate approval for resolution, if warranted. Play a key role in strategy determination, action planning, and communication with client, business units, and other areas of L&R, as appropriate. Project Management. Lead project management initiatives for complex projects, including coordination, and collaboration between legal teams within L&R and with business clients, as appropriate. Management of Outside Counsel. Perform bill/file reviews and perform budget oversight. Evaluate and recommend if outside counsel should be retained. Retain, supervise, manage, and coordinate work with Outside Counsel, if applicable. Interpersonal/Communication. Attend board and committee meetings, as appropriate. Participate in and prepare for meetings with external parties. Participate in meetings with senior management team. Participate in relevant external industry groups. Qualifications: JD Degree and an license to practice law in Michigan. 7+ years related experience typical. Computer skills, including MS Office suite, used in or related to the tasks performed. Exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. Demonstrates ethics and integrity. Has relevant experience within a reputable law firm or an in-house legal department for a mid- to large-sized organization. Insurance-industry experience preferred. Knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes. Budget management skills. Project management skills and law firm/vendor management experience. Able to interact with all levels of personnel and supervise/oversee the work of more junior resources. Utilizes subject matter expertise to coach and guide less experienced team members. Intermediate skills/abilities/experiences in the following areas: legal knowledge, business knowledge, issue management, analytical skills, influencing others, coaching and development, self development, and productivity.

	EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE	PERMALINK



This particular job is currently not active. However, since our clients regularly share with us similar and other job openings, we strongly recommend that you submit your resume. We shall review your resume and get in touch with you as soon as a suitable vacancy comes up to further discuss your interest in exploring the opportunity. Assisting you is our highest priority. Please be assured that none of your materials will be forwarded to any employer without your consent. Of course, all inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it, you will land among the stars.