Paralegal

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

The Litigation Services Paralegal job family supports the efficient operation of the Law & Regulation Litigation Services department by applying knowledge of legal concepts and processes. Under the direction of the department’s attorneys, supports the management of insurance defense and tort litigation/dispute work and related issues/matters.

The Paralegal Specialist provides paralegal support for Client Legal Services attorneys. The role prepares pleadings and motions. Under general attorney supervision, this individual facilitates the discovery process, including obtaining records, reviewing documents, interviewing clients, preparing trial materials, and summarizing and analyzing research.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the identification and summarizing of relevant issues; continually monitor issues and update attorney, as appropriate

• Communication with Claim Business Partners and Plaintiff Attorneys on case status

• Review new and proposed legislation and determine applicability

• Review new file assignments, draft initial pleadings (e.g. answer, motion, etc.), and draft discovery

• Prepare brief to assist client in presenting case in small claims court

• Draft responses to discovery demands

• Assist clients in answering questions regarding discovery

• Review and serve responses to discovery demands

• Assist attorney in preparing materials for trial, arbitration or mediation

Education

• Bachelor’s degree AND one-year Paralegal experience OR Paralegal certificate AND two years Paralegal experience, ABA approved Paralegal Certificate preferred

Experience

• Insurance-industry experience preferred

• No-Fault experience, including knowledge of the No-Fault Fee Schedule and its application, preferred

• No-Fault discovery, including answers, requesting supports, initial file reviews, discovery exchanges, discovery responses, 90 day demands and coder affidavits

• Electronically Filing court documents using NYSCEF website

• Experience with SIU Litigation and/or Arbitration a plus

• Knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes

• Analytical skills and strong attention to detail

• Ability to identify, prioritize and solve problems effectively regarding basic matters

• Ability to work in diverse, multi-office, and long-distance environment

• Basic budget management skills and ability to reconcile expense reports

• Basic project management skills and experience interacting with law firm/vendors

• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

• Basic researching, proofreading, and formatting skills

• Ability to collaborate and interact with all levels of personnel and build strong relationships with business colleagues

• High degree of ethics and integrity

• Strong interpersonal skills, advanced written and oral communication and effective customer service skills

• Ability to identify inconsistencies in routine work and initiate corrective action within own workflow

• Able to deliver results with a sense of urgency

• Adapts well to change; able to multi-task and make effective decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Is a proactive self-starter who is able to manage his/her time effectively and work independently

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

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Skills

Case Management, Evidence Gathering, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Documents Preparation, Legal Management Software, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Multitasking, Paralegal Assistance

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $24.71 - 41.47 per hour 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. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.  

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. 

Good Hands. Greater Together.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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