Join Allstate's insurance defense legal team as a Legal Administrator (Counsel Support II Associate). In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to Client Legal Services Attorneys, ensuring the smooth management of legal proceedings. You'll gain hands-on civil litigation experience in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment.
What You'll Do
- Legal Document Management: Enter and manage pleadings, motions, trial documents, and legal correspondence using the case management system.
- Case Lifecycle Coordination: Support tasks from lawsuit receipt to file closure, including assigning cases, preparing letters of representation, filing entries of appearance, tracking financials, answering complaints, sending notices, and corresponding with opposing counsel.
- Calendar Management: Track trial, arbitration, and mediation dates to ensure timely follow-ups and accurate notifications.
- Client & Court Communication: Maintain communication with clients, courts, claim representatives, and opposing counsel via phone, email, and written correspondence.
- Administrative Support: Perform mail handling, scanning, and filing both in-office and remotely, managing daily duties with a high level of organization.
- Compliance Monitoring: Ensure data accuracy and compliance using the Team Connect Litigation Management System.
- Problem Solving: Investigate and resolve administrative challenges while remaining open to feedback.
What We're Looking For
- Exceptionally organized and task-oriented.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Comfortable handling sensitive information.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and open to learning new legal systems.
Nice to Have
- Legal administrative support experience in a civil law setting is beneficial but not required.
- Exposure to a legal office environment is helpful.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office
- Team Connect Litigation Management System
Team & Environment
You will join an insurance defense legal team, reporting directly to Client Legal Services Attorneys. The culture is collaborative and mentorship-driven.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly pay range: $19.76 - $30.33
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