Insurance Litigation Paralegal (Remote – Massachusetts) at Allstate

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 Allstate’s Insurance Litigation team as a Paralegal Specialist, where your contributions will be essential to supporting complex insurance defense matters and delivering strong legal outcomes for our insureds and internal clients. You’ll play a critical role throughout the litigation life cycle, with a strong emphasis on discovery management and court filings — from responding to complaints and handling extensive written discovery, to supporting arbitration and trial preparation. With hands-on training and mentorship from a collaborative team of litigation paralegals and attorneys, you’ll continue to build specialized expertise in a fast-paced, supportive legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage insurance litigation files from inception through resolution, including trial preparation
• Draft, file, and manage pleadings and high-volume discovery, including interrogatories, document requests, and responses
• Coordinate and track discovery deadlines, compliance, and follow-up
• Order, organize, and maintain claim files, policy documents, correspondence, and related litigation materials
• Assist with expert discovery, including disclosures, record exchanges, and scheduling
• Prepare arbitration and trial materials, including exhibits and jury instructions when applicable
• Perform extensive e-filing in Massachusetts courts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Monitor court calendars, hearing dates, and procedural deadlines to ensure compliance
• Collaborate with attorneys and other paralegals to maintain organized, accurate, and complete litigation files

Education

• Must meet the minimum qualifications for paralegals as defined by Massachusetts law

Minimum Requirements

• Experience as a Paralegal supporting insurance litigation, insurance defense, or civil litigation preferred
• Demonstrated experience handling heavy discovery workloads and frequent e-filing in a fast-paced legal environment preferred
• Strong working knowledge of litigation procedures, including pleadings, discovery, motions, and court filings
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to track multiple deadlines, discovery obligations, and active cases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing legal documents and correspondence

Explore the Benefits of Joining Allstate's Client Legal Services:

• Exceptional Work-Life Balance:

 At Allstate, we understand the importance of achieving harmony between work and personal life. Our in-house litigation roles provide more predictable schedules and flexibility, allowing you to excel professionally while enjoying a fulfilling personal life.

• Holistic Understanding of the Business:

 As part of the Allstate legal team, you'll gain invaluable insight into our diverse business operations, objectives, and culture. This comprehensive understanding enables you to align legal strategies closely with the company's goals, fostering impactful contributions and strategic partnerships across departments.

• Direct Client Collaboration:

 Working in-house at Allstate means collaborating directly with internal stakeholders and business units. This close partnership cultivates deeper client relationships, facilitating a nuanced understanding of their needs and priorities. By providing proactive legal guidance and support, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the company's success.

• Strategic Influence and Impact:

 As an integral member of our legal team, you'll have the opportunity to shape strategic decisions and risk management initiatives. Your insights and expertise will inform key business decisions, empowering you to mitigate risks effectively and drive positive outcomes that directly impact Allstate's bottom line.

• Diverse Legal Challenges:

 In-house litigation roles at Allstate encompass a broad spectrum of legal work beyond traditional litigation, including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and dispute resolution. This diversity of challenges ensures continuous professional growth and development, expanding your skill set and enhancing your career trajectory.

• Professional Growth Opportunities:

 With ample opportunities for advancement and professional development, you'll have the support and resources you need to reach new heights in your legal career.

Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

Skills

Attorney Support, Insurance Defense, Legal Analysis, Legal Discovery, Legal Documents, Legal Documents Preparation, Legal Practices, Legal Services, Legal Software, Legal Strategies, Legal Writing, Litigation

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 28.03 - 42.99 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. 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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