Insurance Defense (Remote – Greenbelt, MD)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

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.
This fully remote role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on insurance defense matters, including bodily injury and third-party liability claims. You'll take ownership of the litigation lifecycle, from drafting pleadings and managing discovery to coordinating expert witnesses, scheduling depositions, and supporting 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.

Key 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 discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses and coordinating document production.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, expert witness activities, independent medical examinations (IMEs), and other litigation-related events.
• Order, review, organize, and maintain medical records, billing records, and other case-related documentation.
• 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.
• Maintain organized litigation files, including claim files, discovery materials, expert records, and case documentation.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, expert witnesses, vendors, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders to support case progression.

Education

• Must meet all applicable paralegal certification, registration, or licensure requirements as defined by Maryland state.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in insurance defense, bodily injury, or civil litigation.
• Experience supporting litigation involving bodily injury and/or third-party liability.
• Strong understanding of legal procedures, including pleadings, discovery, motions, court filings, and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with Maryland litigation practices and electronic court filing systems is strongly preferred
• Experience coordinating expert witnesses, depositions, and other litigation-related activities.
• 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.

Explore the Benefits of Joining Allstate's Client Legal Services:

• Exceptional Work-Life Balance: At Allstate, we understand the importance of achieving harmony between work and personal life. Our in-house litigation roles provide more predictable schedules and flexibility, allowing you to excel professionally while maintaining balance.

• Holistic Understanding of the Business: As part of the Allstate legal team, you'll gain insight into business operations, objectives, and culture—allowing you to align your work to broader company priorities.

• Direct Client Collaboration: Partner closely with internal stakeholders and business units, strengthening relationships and delivering proactive legal support.

• Strategic Influence and Impact: Contribute to risk management and business decisions through your legal expertise and case insights.

• Diverse Legal Experience: Exposure to a wide range of litigation matters and related legal work supports continued learning and growth.

• Professional Growth Opportunities: Access to development tools, mentorship, and advancement

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Skills

Attorney Support, Court Filings, Legal Analysis, Legal Discovery, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Documents, Legal Ple