Paralegal Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee litigation files from initiation to resolution, including preparation for trial.

• Provide support to multiple attorneys within Client Legal Services.

• Draft and submit pleadings, discovery documents, motions, and other legal papers.

• Organize expert evaluations and prepare necessary disclosures.

• Develop materials for arbitration and trial, including jury instructions when relevant.

• Manage e-filing processes within the appropriate courts and jurisdictions as required.

• Keep track of court calendars and manage litigation deadlines, encompassing discovery timelines, pleadings, motions, filings, and hearings.

• Track case deadlines to ensure timely service and adherence to court mandates.

• Work collaboratively with attorneys, claims adjusters, and legal support staff to uphold organized and high-quality case files.

• Deliver substantive litigation and paralegal assistance to Client Legal Services attorneys in matters of insurance defense.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must fulfill the regulatory and qualification standards required for the paralegal profession in the state of employment, or possess an equivalent combination of education and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant paralegal experience.

• Over 5 years of paralegal experience concentrated on insurance defense, civil litigation, or related litigation fields.

• Proven experience in supporting multiple attorneys and managing a substantial caseload in a dynamic legal setting.

• Solid understanding of litigation procedures, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and court filings.

• Experience in court calendaring, litigation docket management, and monitoring critical case deadlines.

• Strong intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, encompassing Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Preferred experience with legal case management, document management, and e-filing systems.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to work independently in a remote setting.

• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and adapt to changing business demands.

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through capabilities.

• Demonstrated collaboration and relationship-building skills.

• Submission to a background investigation is required.

• Must have a dedicated, private workspace that is free from distractions, with suitable desk and seating arrangements, and reliable internet service with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

• Allstate typically does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Allstate offers a comprehensive technology setup that includes a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.

• Monthly connectivity reimbursement to assist with internet expenses.

• Opportunity to challenge existing norms and enhance skill sets.

• Chance to support causes that are important to you.

• Comprehensive benefits are outlined in the equal employment policy.