[Remote] Legal Administrative Assistant (Remote – Detroit, MI)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Allstate is a company dedicated to protecting families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. The Legal Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative support to Client Legal Services Attorneys, managing legal documents, calendars, and client communications while ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated legal and administrative support to 2–3 Client Legal Services Attorneys
• Open and maintain new lawsuits, ensuring accurate setup and ongoing management within case management systems
• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, including court dates, deadlines, depositions, and hearings
• Schedule, prepare, and file depositions with courts and all required parties
• Prepare, file, and serve pleadings and legal documents in both paper and electronic formats, including e-filing across multiple jurisdictions
• Process and manage high volumes of electronic mail related to pleadings, filings, and court correspondence
• Serve as a primary point of contact for courts, plaintiff counsel, IME vendors, and internal stakeholders, maintaining professional and timely communication
• Manage document organization, version control, and case file maintenance to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate issuance of settlement checks and follow up on required closing documentation to ensure timely case resolution
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with procedural and filing requirements

Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior exposure to a legal, litigation, claims, or professional services environment, through work experience, internships, or related administrative roles
• Basic familiarity with legal documents and processes, such as pleadings, filings, calendaring, and document management
• Experience supporting multiple priorities, deadlines, or stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort working with electronic filing systems, document management tools, and high volumes of electronic correspondence (training provided)
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and professional communication abilities
• Ability to learn legal procedures, court requirements, and internal systems with guidance

Benefits

• Exceptional Work-Life Balance
• Holistic Understanding of the Business
• Direct Client Collaboration
• Strategic Influence and Impact
• Diverse Legal Challenges
• Professional Growth Opportunities

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