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Job Description
The Senior Specialist provides, under appropriate attorney guidance, critical paralegal support on disputed matters and investigation, including identifying, summarizing, and monitoring relevant issues and engaging with key stakeholders. This role sits within the Global Litigation group of the Law and Regulation Department.Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with attorneys to provide support on the management of litigation, disputes, and investigations from inception to final resolution.
- Conduct, summarize, and analyze complex research, including gathering facts, researching, and analyzing applicable laws, regulations, and case laws, under appropriate attorney supervision and guidance.
- Assist with all aspects of discovery, including litigation holds, as well as assisting with document/information identification, collection, and production.
- Collaborate and partner with key stakeholders, including legal and business partners.
- Review, analyze, and summarize case-related documents and records.
- File management, intake of new matters, establish and manage electronic matter management systems, and maintain files in accordance with records retention requirements.
- Proactively identify, summarize, and monitor relevant issues, cases, and legislation, as well as updating attorney with recommendations, as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This job does not have supervisory duties.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 4-year Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
- 5+ years of complex civil litigation paralegal experience (Preferred)
- In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- American Bar Association (ABA) Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
- Project Management Certification (Preferred)
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
- Analytical skills and strong attention to detail
- Proactive problem-solver with ability to identify, prioritize, and address complex issues/matters
- Ability to work in diverse, multi-office, and long-distance environments
- Basic budget management skills, including reviews of expense reports and matter-related billing
- Advanced project management skills and ability to assist with managing large-scale, complex discovery
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Advanced writing, researching, proofreading, and formatting skills
- Ability to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to support multiple attorney teams, prioritize assignments/work, and to consistent meet deadlines
- Customer-centric mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills, advanced written and oral communication
Skills
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $28.96 - 44.49 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
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.
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