Legal Administrative Assistant (Remote, TX)

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 Join our dynamic insurance defense legal team as a Counsel Support Associate. In this role, you'll provide essential administrative support to Client Legal Services Attorneys, ensuring the smooth management of legal proceedings. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on legal experience in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment with exposure to civil litigation. Key Responsibilities • Legal Document Management: Enter and manage pleadings, motions, trial documents, and legal correspondence using the case management system. • Case Lifecycle Coordination: From the time a lawsuit is received, support tasks including assigning the case, preparing and sending letters of representation to insurers, filing entries of appearance with the court, tracking financials, answering complaints, sending notices of depositions or hearings, corresponding with opposing counsel, and ensuring proper file closure. • Calendar Management: Managing attorney's calendar, track trial, hearing, deposition, and mediation dates, ensuring 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—strong people skills are a must. • Administrative Support: Perform mail handling, scanning, and filing both in-office and remotely; manage daily administrative duties with a high level of organization and attention to detail. • 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 and learning opportunities. Minimum Qualifications: • Legal administrative support experience in a civil law setting is beneficial but not required. Exposure to a legal office environment is helpful. Candidates with transferable skills and a strong interest in legal administrative work are encouraged to apply. • High School Diploma or GED preferred. • 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. • Supervisory Responsibilities • This role does not include supervisory duties. Education & Experience (in lieu) • An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in place of the stated requirements. #LI-SM1 Skills Business Communications, Case Management, Client Communication, Client Relationship Building, Compliance Monitoring, Document Management, Litigation, Office Administration, Problem Solving, Scheduling Compensation Compensation offered for this role is $19.23 - 31.49 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications. The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position. 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