Paralegal

Allstate

Paralegal supporting attorneys in handling Personal Injury Litigation Claims. Involves preparing legal documents, coordinating discovery, and ensuring compliance with legal procedures.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeBelfast • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal documentation preparation, case management, and client communication, with a strong focus on personal injury litigation and insurance claims. Proficient in managing caseloads efficiently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Undergraduate DegreeParalegal QualificationExperience in Personal Injury LitigationCase Management System ProficiencyExperience in Insurance Claims

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentationE-FilingDocument ProductionDiscovery ManagementCase AnalysisReviewing DocumentationProactive OrganizationPrioritization SkillsHandling CaseloadsRecovery of Damages

Soft Skills

Client LiaisonCommunication SkillsCollaborationAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCase Management SystemsOnline Meeting Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Postgraduate Qualification

Industry Keywords

Personal InjuryInsurance IndustryLegal Support RoleHigh Volume EnvironmentInternational OrganizationUS Jurisdiction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Liaising with attorneys to progress cases to settlement or trial
Liaising with clients in relation to documentation and case updates, through either electronic mail and/or telephone calls
Handling of your own caseload that requires proactive organization and prioritization to progress cases in a timely manner and ensure deadlines are met
Gathering, collation and service of outgoing discovery
Review of incoming mail and discovery documentation
Drafting, e-filing and service of pleadings
Document production tasks including preparation of legal documentation and correspondence
Coordinating with agencies and experts as required
Using case management system, Microsoft Office package and other software and applications as required
Analyzing and reviewing documentation and case status to independently determine further requirements within cases
Reviewing and recovery of damages and/or expenses
Contributing to specialist projects on an ad hoc basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

A relevant Legal undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree or paralegal qualification
Minimum of 6 months experience working in a paralegal or similar legal support role; OR Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a legal support role within personal injury; OR Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a legal support role outside of personal injury; OR Minimum 3 years’ experience working within the insurance claims industry.
Desirable Skills: 2.1 or above in law related Undergraduate Degree
Relevant postgraduate qualification
Experience of using case management systems and other software packages
Experience of working in defense personal injury litigation
Experience of working within the insurance industry
Experience within a fast-paced, high volume and innovative environment
Experience working within an international organization
Experience working in a hybrid role using online meeting applications
Previous experience within US business or jurisdiction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Corporate bonus scheme
Pension scheme
Annual performance-related pay reviews
Life assurance and income protection
Flexible working options
Hybrid working
Private medical and dental insurance
Access to an employee assistance programme
Discounted gym membership
Two paid volunteering days each year
Cycle to work scheme