Allstate
Paralegal - Garden City, NY (Hybrid)
Posted on Mar 11 Garden City, NY 92 views
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life鈥檚 uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers鈥� 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.聽
Job Description
The Litigation Services Paralegal job family supports the efficient operation of the Law & Regulation Litigation Services department by applying knowledge of legal concepts and processes. Under the direction of the department鈥檚 attorneys, supports the management of insurance defense and tort litigation/dispute work and related issues/matters.
The Paralegal Specialist provides paralegal support for Client Legal Services attorneys. The role prepares pleadings and motions. Under general attorney supervision, this individual facilitates the discovery process, including obtaining records, reviewing documents, interviewing clients, preparing trial materials, and summarizing and analyzing research.
Key Responsibilities
鈥� Assist with the identification and summarizing of relevant issues; continually monitor issues and update attorney, as appropriate
鈥� Communication with Claim Business Partners and Plaintiff Attorneys on case status
鈥� Review new and proposed legislation and determine applicability
鈥� Review new file assignments, draft initial pleadings (e.g. answer, motion, etc.), and draft discovery
鈥� Prepare brief to assist client in presenting case in small claims court
鈥� Draft responses to discovery demands
鈥� Assist clients in answering questions regarding discovery
鈥� Review and serve responses to discovery demands
鈥� Assist attorney in preparing materials for trial, arbitration or mediation
Education
鈥� Bachelor鈥檚 degree AND one-year Paralegal experience OR Paralegal certificate AND two years Paralegal experience, ABA approved Paralegal Certificate preferred
Experience
Supervisory Responsibilities
鈥� This job does not have supervisory duties.
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Skills
Case Management, Evidence Gathering, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Documents Preparation, Legal Management Software, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Multitasking, Paralegal Assistance
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $24.71 - 41.47 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鈥檛 just a job 鈥� it鈥檚 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. 聽
You鈥檒l do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we鈥檝e proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.聽
Good Hands. Greater Together.
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.
For jobs in San Francisco, please click 鈥溾�� for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For jobs in Los Angeles, please click 鈥溾�� for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To view the 鈥淓EO is the Law鈥� poster click 鈥溾��. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
To view the FMLA poster, click 鈥溾��. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.
It is the Company鈥檚 policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee鈥檚 ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
Job Description
The Litigation Services Paralegal job family supports the efficient operation of the Law & Regulation Litigation Services department by applying knowledge of legal concepts and processes. Under the direction of the department鈥檚 attorneys, supports the management of insurance defense and tort litigation/dispute work and related issues/matters.
The Paralegal Specialist provides paralegal support for Client Legal Services attorneys. The role prepares pleadings and motions. Under general attorney supervision, this individual facilitates the discovery process, including obtaining records, reviewing documents, interviewing clients, preparing trial materials, and summarizing and analyzing research.
Key Responsibilities
鈥� Assist with the identification and summarizing of relevant issues; continually monitor issues and update attorney, as appropriate
鈥� Communication with Claim Business Partners and Plaintiff Attorneys on case status
鈥� Review new and proposed legislation and determine applicability
鈥� Review new file assignments, draft initial pleadings (e.g. answer, motion, etc.), and draft discovery
鈥� Prepare brief to assist client in presenting case in small claims court
鈥� Draft responses to discovery demands
鈥� Assist clients in answering questions regarding discovery
鈥� Review and serve responses to discovery demands
鈥� Assist attorney in preparing materials for trial, arbitration or mediation
Education
鈥� Bachelor鈥檚 degree AND one-year Paralegal experience OR Paralegal certificate AND two years Paralegal experience, ABA approved Paralegal Certificate preferred
Experience
潘金莲传媒映画-industry experience preferred
No-Fault experience, including knowledge of the No-Fault Fee Schedule and its application, preferred
No-Fault discovery, including answers, requesting supports, initial file reviews, discovery exchanges, discovery responses, 90 day demands and coder affidavits
Electronically Filing court documents using NYSCEF website
Experience with SIU Litigation and/or Arbitration a plus
Knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes
Analytical skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to identify, prioritize and solve problems effectively regarding basic matters
Ability to work in diverse, multi-office, and long-distance environment
Basic budget management skills and ability to reconcile expense reports
Basic project management skills and experience interacting with law firm/vendors
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Basic researching, proofreading, and formatting skills
Ability to collaborate and interact with all levels of personnel and build strong relationships with business colleagues
High degree of ethics and integrity
Strong interpersonal skills, advanced written and oral communication and effective customer service skills
Ability to identify inconsistencies in routine work and initiate corrective action within own workflow
Able to deliver results with a sense of urgency
Adapts well to change; able to multi-task and make effective decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Is a proactive self-starter who is able to manage his/her time effectively and work independently
Supervisory Responsibilities
鈥� This job does not have supervisory duties.
#LI-KV1
Skills
Case Management, Evidence Gathering, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Documents Preparation, Legal Management Software, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Multitasking, Paralegal Assistance
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $24.71 - 41.47 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鈥檛 just a job 鈥� it鈥檚 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. 聽
You鈥檒l do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we鈥檝e proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.聽
Good Hands. Greater Together.
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.
For jobs in San Francisco, please click 鈥溾�� for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For jobs in Los Angeles, please click 鈥溾�� for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To view the 鈥淓EO is the Law鈥� poster click 鈥溾��. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
To view the FMLA poster, click 鈥溾��. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.
It is the Company鈥檚 policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee鈥檚 ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
