Legal Administrative Assistant (Hybrid - Dallas, TX)

Allstate•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our legal team as a vital operational partner to Staff Counsel Attorneys. In this role, you'll manage legal documents and case information, process and distribute high-volume mail and correspondence, maintain accurate records within case management systems, and serve as a key resource for internal and external inquiries. You'll play an important role in keeping litigation operations organized, efficient, and moving forward in a fast-paced legal environment.

Requirements

Clerical and administrative support experience
Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
Good communications skills including the ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor with clients, customers and with fellow employees
Intermediate knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, Internet, and other web-based applications
Ability to prioritize work and organize own time
Ability to complete professional, error free documents utilizing good grammar, spelling and format skills, including accurate preparation of legal pleadings, agreement letters, memoranda reports, outlines, schedules and client communications

Nice To Haves

Adaptability
Collaboration
Communication
Confidentiality
Detail-Oriented
Legal Documents
Mail Handling
Microsoft Office 365
Office Administration
Organizing
Prioritization
Problem Solving
Time Management

Responsibilities

Handle all incoming mail (high volume) – maintaining, sorting and distribution of mail
Handle confidential information
May handle calls and inquiries in an accurate and timely manner
Ability to provide "knowledge transfer" to new employees on the team within this role
Makes basic decision within established procedures under supervision
May enter and manage data, including pleadings, motions and trials, arbitration and mediation letters
May schedule meetings, manage calendars , and file s related to events and details in the case management systems
Monitors and maintains compliance with Team Connect (Litigation Management System)

Benefits

Exceptional Work-Life Balance
Holistic Understanding of the Business
Direct Client Collaboration
Strategic Influence and Impact
Diverse Legal Challenges
Professional Growth Opportunities
Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs for eligible remote employees.
Dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating required when working from home.
Reliable internet required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.