Legal Administrative Assistant - Cranford, NJ (Hybrid)

Allstate; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to Client Legal Services Attorneys. In this role, you will manage legal documents, maintain compliance with case management systems, and handle client inquiries. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values collaboration and inclusivity. Join a team that empowers you to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact while enjoying a flexible workplace. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in legal administrative support preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support for Client Legal Services Attorneys.
• Manage data including pleadings, motions, and trial letters.

Skills

Administrative Office Management

Business Communications

Client Relationship Building

Document Management

Legal Administrative Support

Litigation

Office Administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Team Connect (Litigation Management System)

Job description

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

This Legal Administrative Assistant provides legal administrative support for the Client Legal Services Attorneys in an office under limited supervision. The role enters and manages data including pleadings, motions and all trial, arbitration, and mediation letters, as well as calendars, files, and related events in case management systems. This individual is also responsible for confirming related events and activities, closing, maintaining and archiving files, in addition to monitoring and routing internal and external client inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain compliance with Team Connect (Litigation Management System)
• Handle multiple demands on an on-going basis including familiar situations, sensitive information and some high-level contact
• Schedule, reschedule and confirm depositions
• Prepare and eFile Answers and other necessary pleadings
• Ability to complete minor investigations & solve problems related to specific tasks
• Ability to train others across team boundaries on various work group functions
• Handle some ambiguous situations and confidential information
• Handle calls in a timely manner and ability to initiate oral and written responses to routine inquiries

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

Experience

• 3-5 years experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job does not have supervisory duties.

Education & Experience (in lieu)

• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

Administrative Office Management, Administrative Procedures, Business Communications, Case Management, Client Relationship Building, Document Management, Legal Administrative Support, Litigation, Office Administration, Office Management

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $18.27 - 31.25 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.