Job Description: The Litigation Services Paralegal job family supports the efficient operation of the Law & Regulation (L&R) Litigation Services department by applying knowledge of legal concepts and processes. Under the direction of the department’s attorneys, supports the management of insurance defense and tort litigation/dispute work and related issues/matters. Provides paralegal support for Litigation Services attorneys. Prepares pleadings and motions. Under general attorney supervision, facilitates the discovery process, including: obtaining records, reviewing documents, interviewing clients, preparing trial materials, and summarizing and analyzing research. Identifies, summarizes, and monitors relevant issues. Job Responsibilities: Prepare brief to assist client in presenting case in small claims court Review and serve responses to discovery demands Review new file assignments, draft initial pleadings (e.g. answer, motion, etc.), and draft discovery Assist clients in answering questions regarding discovery Draft responses to discovery demands Assist attorney in preparing materials for trial, arbitration or mediation Assist with the identification and summarizing of relevant issues; continually monitor issues and update attorney, as appropriate Review new and proposed legislation and determine applicability Job Requirements: Ability to work in diverse, multi-office, and long-distance environment Ability to identify, prioritize and solve problems effectively regarding basic matters Basic project management skills and experience interacting with law firm/vendors Basic researching, proofreading, and formatting skills. Basic budget management skills and ability to reconcile expense reports Knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes High degree of ethics and integrity Analytical skills and strong attention to detail Education: Bachelor’s degree AND one-year Paralegal experience OR Paralegal certificate AND two years Paralegal experience, ABA approved Paralegal Certificate preferred Insurance-industry experience preferred. Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Ability to collaborate and interact with all levels of personnel and build strong relationships with business colleagues Job Details: Company: Allstate Financial Services, LLC Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Dallas, TX, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here vacancyoptions.com
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