Paralegal (hybrid)

Allstate Northern Ireland Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company, noted for its innovative technology and commitment to employee development, is seeking a Senior Specialist in Belfast. The role involves providing essential paralegal support, managing caseloads, and conducting complex legal research. Candidates should possess a relevant legal degree or paralegal qualification and have a solid background in legal support, especially within insurance claims. Join a dynamic team focused on making a meaningful difference in clients' lives while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Flexible working options

Access to world-class learning platforms

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months experience working in a paralegal or similar legal support role.
• Experience working within the insurance claims industry.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support under limited attorney supervision.
• Liaise with clients and attorneys regarding case updates.
• Manage intake of new matters and gather relevant documents.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication

Organization

Education

Legal undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Paralegal qualification

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

time left to apply End Date: July 31, 2025 (6 days left to apply)

job requisition id R19415

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.

Your role in the team

The Senior Specialist provides paralegal support for specific a practice area under limited attorney supervision. This individual serves as subject matter expert regarding complex legal research. The Senior Specialist proactively identifies, summarizes, and monitors relevant issues. This role also manages intake of new matters, as well as the data in case management system, and gathers matter related documents for the attorney to analyze.

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.

Your role in the team

The Senior Specialist provides paralegal support for specific a practice area under limited attorney supervision. This individual serves as subject matter expert regarding complex legal research. The Senior Specialist proactively identifies, summarizes, and monitors relevant issues. This role also manages intake of new matters, as well as the data in case management system, and gathers matter related documents for the attorney to analyze.

Key responsibilities

• Liaising with attorneys in order to progress cases to settlement or trial
• Liaising with clients in relation to documentation and case updates, through either electronic mail and/or telephone calls
• The handling of your own caseload that requires proactive organization and prioritization in order to progress cases in a timely manner and ensure deadlines are met
• Gathering, collation and service of outgoing discovery
• Review of incoming mail and discovery documentation
• Drafting, e-filing and service of pleadings
• Document production tasks to include preparation of legal documentation and correspondence
• Instruction of agencies and experts
• Use of case management system, Microsoft Office package and other software and applications as required
• Analyze and review documentation and case status to independently determine further requirements within cases
• Review and recovery of damages and/or expenses
• Involvement in specialist projects on an ad hoc basis

Essential Skills

• All applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy.
• A relevant Legal undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree or paralegal qualification with aminimum of 6 months experience working in a paralegal or similar legal support role;
  OR A Minimum 2years’ experience working in a legal support role within personal injury;
  OR A Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a legal support role outside of personal injury;
  OR A Minimum 3 years’ experience working within the insurance claims industry.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of using case management systems and other software packages
• Experience of working in defense personal injury litigation
• Experience of working within the insurance industry
• Experience within a fast-paced, high volume and innovative environment
• Experience working within an international organization
• Experience working in a hybrid role using online meeting applications
• Previous experience within US business or jurisdiction
• 2.1 or above in law related Undergraduate Degree
• Relevant postgraduate qualification

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Job Posting End Date: Wednesday 30th July 2025 [11:59pm]

Why join us?

Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate’s European Digital Centre of Excellence—recent winners of ‘Best Use of Cloud Services’ at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility.

We’re a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value.

We offer:

• A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts

• Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D

• Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth

• A people-first culture with flexible working options

Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way.

Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

Posting End Date:

31 July 2025

Welcome

At Allstate, we work hard to help people live a good life every day. Allstaters are dedicated to serving clients, customers, and communities, which allows employees to find meaning and value in their work. Allstate offers an environment that fosters innovative thinking where you’ll be able to explore your ideas and feel proud of the work you do.

Allstate helps protect nearly 16 million households with auto, home, life, and retirement products. We want every professional connected to Allstate to be committed to giving our customers the best and that means finding the best talent. We want you to be our next great addition.

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