Paralegal Specialist – Insurance Defense (Hybrid, Rocky Hill - CT)
About The Position
Join Allstate’s Litigation Services team as a Paralegal Specialist, where your contributions will be essential to delivering strong legal outcomes and exceptional service to our clients. Based in Connecticut, this remote role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on high-impact insurance defense matters, including bodily injury, third-party liability, and uninsured/underinsured motorist (UI/UIM) cases. You'll take ownership of the litigation lifecycle - from preparing answers and managing discovery to supporting motion practice and trial preparation. With access to hands-on training and mentorship from a collaborative team, you’ll build deep expertise in a fast-paced, team-driven legal environment.
Requirements
- Must meet all applicable paralegal certification, registration, or licensure requirements as defined by the state of Connecticuit
- 3+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in insurance defense or civil litigation
- Experience supporting litigation involving bodily injury and/or third-party claims preferred
- Strong understanding of legal procedures, including pleadings, discovery, motions, and court filings
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting litigation involving bodily injury and/or third-party claims
Responsibilities
- Manage litigation files from inception through resolution, including trial preparation
- Draft and file pleadings, including preparing answers, and support discovery and preparing motions for attorney review
- Order and track medical records; coordinate IMRs and vendor engagement with medical experts
- Prepare arbitration and trial materials, including exhibits and jury instructions when applicable
- Handle e-filing across Connecticut courts
- Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely service and compliance
- Maintain organized file management, including claim files and litigation documents
- Communicate with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel to support case progression
- Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to maintain high-quality case work
Benefits
- Exceptional Work-Life Balance
- Holistic Understanding of the Business
- Direct Client Collaboration
- Strategic Influence and Impact
- Diverse Legal Experience
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse
- Monthly connectivity reimbursement for eligible remote employees
- Paid holidays
- Paid volunteer time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
