Legal Administrative Assistant (Remote – Detroit, MI)

Allstate; Michigan; Sur place; USD 27 221 - 41 782; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Exceptional Work-Life Balance

Professional Growth Opportunities

Résumé du poste

A major insurance provider is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support Client Legal Services Attorneys in managing case files and ensuring compliance with legal procedures. Key responsibilities include handling legal documents, coordinating calendars, and maintaining communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and prior exposure to legal environments. This role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail, offering competitive hourly compensation in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Prior exposure to a legal, litigation, claims, or professional services environment.
• Basic familiarity with legal documents and processes.
• Experience supporting multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with electronic filing systems and high volumes of correspondence.
• Strong attention to detail and professional communication abilities.

Responsabilités

• Provide dedicated legal and administrative support to 2–3 attorneys.
• Open and manage new lawsuits within case management systems.
• Coordinate attorney calendars and schedule depositions.
• Prepare and file pleadings and legal documents.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with filing requirements.

Connaissances

Business Communications

Calendar Management

Client Relationship Building

Detail-Oriented

Issue Management

Litigation

Office Administration

Organizational Efficiency

Scheduling

Time Management

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Overview

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 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

• Provide dedicated legal and administrative support to 2–3 Client Legal Services Attorneys
• Open and maintain new lawsuits, ensuring accurate setup and ongoing management within case management systems
• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, including court dates, deadlines, depositions, and hearings
• Schedule, prepare, and file depositions with courts and all required parties
• Prepare, file, and serve pleadings and legal documents in both paper and electronic formats, including e-filing across multiple jurisdictions
• Process and manage high volumes of electronic mail related to pleadings, filings, and court correspondence
• Serve as a primary point of contact for courts, plaintiff counsel, IME vendors, and internal stakeholders, maintaining professional and timely communication
• Manage document organization, version control, and case file maintenance to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate issuance of settlement checks and follow up on required closing documentation to ensure timely case resolution
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with procedural and filing requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior exposure to a legal, litigation, claims, or professional services environment, through work experience, internships, or related administrative roles
• Basic familiarity with legal documents and processes, such as pleadings, filings, calendaring, and document management
• Experience supporting multiple priorities, deadlines, or stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort working with electronic filing systems, document management tools, and high volumes of electronic correspondence (training provided)
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and professional communication abilities
• Ability to learn legal procedures, court requirements, and internal systems with guidance

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This role does not include supervisory duties.

Explore The Benefits Of Joining Allstate's Client Legal Services

• Exceptional Work-Life Balance: In-house litigation roles offer more predictable schedules and flexibility.
• Holistic Understanding of the Business: Gain insight into diverse business operations, objectives, and culture.
• Direct Client Collaboration: Collaborate directly with internal stakeholders and business units.
• Strategic Influence and Impact: Contribute to risk management initiatives and strategic decisions.
• Diverse Legal Challenges: Exposure to regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Access to advancement and professional development resources.

Skills

Business Communications, Calendar Management, Client Relationship Building, Detail-Oriented, Issue Management, Litigation, Office Administration, Organizational Efficiency, Scheduling, Time Management

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 19.76 - 30.33 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Additional Information

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. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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