Paralegal – Insurance Defense (Remote – Pennsylvania)

Summary

Allstate is an insurance company focused on protecting families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. The Paralegal Specialist supports attorneys on insurance defense litigation, managing case files, preparing legal documents and discovery, reviewing medical records, coordinating litigation activities, and assisting with trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files from inception through resolution, including trial, arbitration, and mediation preparation
• Draft, review, file, and serve pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents for attorney review and approval
• Prepare and manage written discoveries, including drafting discovery requests and responses and coordinating document production
• Review, organize, summarize, and maintain medical records, billing records, and other case-related documentation
• Assist attorneys in evaluating injury-related claims through detailed review and analysis of medical records and supporting documentation
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, medical providers, expert witnesses, vendors, and opposing counsel to support case progression
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), expert witness activities, and other litigation-related events
• Prepare exhibits, case summaries, witness files, and other materials in support of hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Handle electronic filing and service of legal documents in accordance with applicable court rules and procedures
• Monitor case deadlines, court requirements, and litigation calendars to ensure timely and compliant case management

Skills

• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal
• Strong understanding of legal procedures, including pleadings, discovery, motions, court filings, and trial preparation
• Experience drafting discovery responses, discovery requests, and motion-related documents
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records and supporting injury-related claims evaluation
• Experience coordinating clients, vendors, medical providers, and expert witnesses throughout the litigation process
• Experience managing high-volume caseloads in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must meet all applicable paralegal certification, registration, or licensure requirements as defined by Pennsylvania state
• Attorney Support
• Case Preparation
• Court Filings
• Legal Analysis
• Legal Discovery
• Legal Document Preparation
• Legal Documents
• Legal Pleadings
• Legal Software
• Legal Strategies
• Legal Support
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Preferably in insurance defense, bodily injury, or civil litigation
• Experience supporting litigation involving bodily injury and/or third-party liability claims preferred
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania litigation practices and electronic court filing systems is strongly preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal
• Strong understanding of legal procedures, including pleadings, discovery, motions, court filings, and trial preparation
• Experience drafting discovery responses, discovery requests, and motion-related documents
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records and supporting injury-related claims evaluation
• Experience coordinating clients, vendors, medical providers, and expert witnesses throughout the litigation process
• Experience managing high-volume caseloads in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must meet all applicable paralegal certification, registration, or licensure requirements as defined by Pennsylvania state
• Attorney Support
• Case Preparation
• Court Filings
• Legal Analysis
• Legal Discovery
• Legal Document Preparation
• Legal Documents
• Legal Pleadings
• Legal Software
• Legal Strategies
• Legal Support
• Legal Writing
• Litigation

Nice to Haves

• preferably in insurance defense, bodily injury, or civil litigation
• Experience supporting litigation involving bodily injury and/or third-party liability claims preferred
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania litigation practices and electronic court filing systems is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement
• Predictable schedules and flexibility supporting work-life balance
• Insight into business operations, objectives, and culture
• Direct collaboration with internal stakeholders and business units
• Opportunity to contribute to risk management and business decisions
• Exposure to a wide range of litigation matters and related legal work supporting continued learning and growth
• Access to development tools, mentorship, and advancement
• Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse
• Monthly connectivity reimbursement for employees eligible to work from home