Trademark Paralegal
Merchant & Gould P.C.
Paralegal Specialist – Insurance Defense
Allstate
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chesapeake • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $26 - $42 per hour
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Manage a high-volume litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
- Draft and manage discovery, prepare documents, and support attorneys in trial preparation.
- Handle case documentation, organization, and deadline tracking.
- Coordinate medical records, expert review, and disclosures as needed.
- Assist with arbitration and trial preparation, including materials and exhibits.
- Partner with attorneys and staff to maintain well-organized, accurate case files.
- Serve as a team player and resource for attorneys on complex, high-exposure cases.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree AND at least 1 year of paralegal experience, OR Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved preferred) AND at least 2 years of paralegal experience.
- Experience as a litigation paralegal; insurance defense or civil litigation experience preferred.
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and case management skills, with attention to deadlines and detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence.
- Team-oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt and take on varied responsibilities.
- Must meet the minimum qualifications for paralegals as defined by applicable state law (if required).
Benefits
- Exceptional Work-Life Balance: More predictable schedules and flexibility.
- Holistic Understanding of the Business: Insight into diverse operations and alignment with legal strategies.
- Direct Client Collaboration: Partnering with internal teams for deeper client relationships.
- Strategic Influence and Impact: Shaping decisions and driving positive outcomes.
- Diverse Legal Challenges: Opportunities for growth beyond traditional litigation.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: Advancement and development resources.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
litigation paralegalcase documentationdiscovery managementtrial preparationdeadline trackingmedical records coordinationexpert reviewarbitration supportlegal document draftingcase management
Soft skills
organizational skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationteam-orientedadaptabilityresourcefulnesstime managementproblem-solvingcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeParalegal certificate (ABA-approved preferred)
