Legal Administrative Assistant; Remote – Detroit, MI

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.

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.

• 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

• High School Diploma or GED

• 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

• This role does not include supervisory duties.

• 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.

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

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.

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