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Paralegal Specialist (Remote, Dallas TX)

Allstate Insurance
United States, Texas, Houston
Jul 08, 2025
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 The Paralegal Specialist provides paralegal support for Client Legal Services attorneys preparing pleadings and motions. Under general attorney supervision, this individual facilitates the discovery process, including drafting discovery, obtaining peers and experts, reviewing documents, obtaining information from clients for discovery, and preparing trial materials. This position is ideal for a highly organized, adaptable paralegal who excels in a defense-focused environment, supports multiple attorneys, and thrives under evolving priorities. Key Responsibilities Handle service of answers, discovery exchanges, IME (Independent Medical Exam)/Peerand ROD (Review of Documents) review exchanges Draft and serve responses to discovery demands; manage supplemental demands Prepare trial materials and assist attorneys in trial prep, arbitration, or mediation Communicate with vendors and manage medical records, document exchange, and e-filing Navigate and use vendor websites for record requests, updates, and reviews Work closely with 3-4attorneys Complete ~15 daily tasks (average 2 per hour); volume may fluctuate depending on business needs Communicate with Claim Business Partners and Plaintiff Attorneys on case status Review new file assignments and draft initial pleadings (answers, motions, etc.) Continually monitor and summarize relevant legal issues for attorney awareness Stay updated on new/proposed legislation and assess its relevance Education Bachelor's degree AND at least 1 year of paralegal experience, OR Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved preferred) AND at least 2 years of paralegal experience Experience 0-2 years of legal/paralegal experience (Preferred) Paralegal experience inbodily injury defenseor personal injury law is a strong plus Additional Qualifications Strong time management, adaptability, and ability to prioritize under pressure Team-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills Experience working with legal vendors, managing case documents, and e-filing Ability to tailor support to diverse personalities and work styles Nice to Have Notary Public certification Supervisory Responsibilities This job doesnothave supervisory duties. Location Requirement: Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Dallas, TX . #LI-SM1 Skills Case Management, Document Handling, Evidence Gathering, Legal Discovery, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Management Software, Legal Writing, Litigation Compensation Compensation offered for this role is $26.20 - 41.84 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. Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. 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