Project & Program Management Consultant

Allstate

Project management consultant supporting Allstate’s Business Law operations and contract workflows. Coordinating legal matters, projects, administrative processes, and department-wide operational support in Chicagoland.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $97,125 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong operational and administrative support capabilities, with expertise in document management, project coordination, and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing technology and software tools to enhance efficiency and support business law functions.

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Project CoordinationDocument ManagementMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyStrong Verbal And Written CommunicationCreative Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Document OrganizationData EntryResearch And Fact GatheringProject Milestone TrackingProofreading And FormattingMeeting Planning And SupportVendor Billing ManagementOperational Objective EstablishmentBackground Investigation CompletionHybrid Office Adaptability

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedDetail-OrientedResourceful Self-StarterAbility To Adapt To ChangeStrong Commitment To Ethics

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Adobe ProfessionalWeb-Based Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeParalegal Certificate (Advantageous)

Industry Keywords

Business LawTechnology And ContractingCore Business ProcessesCross-Functional CollaborationConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead operations and administrative support for the Technology & Commercial Counseling team in Business Law
Assist with intake of new matters, including gathering and entering matter data, uploading documents, and generating forms from templates
Gather and distribute documents and information for attorney/paralegal analysis
Summarize relevant research and legal and business issues, including research and fact gathering
Propose and contribute to project milestones and set project timeframes, tracking deliverables against project plans
Assist with data and background materials for presentations, decks, reporting, and periodic functional-area reports
Plan and support in-person and virtual meetings, including agendas, scheduling, moderation, and action-item follow-up
Provide administrative support to functional-area leaders, including correspondence, calendars, notes, expenses, travel, printing, and materials
Proofread and format materials, provide PowerPoint support, and liaise with the communications team
Monitor shared mailboxes, triage requests, route communications, and propose responses to standard requests
Support matter-management and document-management practices, including intake, document organization, vendor billing, and fee arrangements
Help new team members acclimate to team and company operations
Collaborate with operations professionals across functional areas to coordinate matrixed Business Law support and improve department efficiency
Support department-wide document and file management, goal tracking, recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, professional membership rosters, licenses, and operational communications
Establish operational objectives, identify department-wide needs, coordinate tasks, and allocate work fairly across functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
3+ years’ relevant experience required
Paralegal certificate advantageous, but not required
Strong understanding of core business processes, competitor/industry practices, and the assigned functional area
Understanding of department areas such as technology and contracting, related processes, and interfacing technology
Solid verbal and written communication skills, tailored appropriately to the audience
Ability to identify, analyze, clarify, and resolve complex or ambiguous problems
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence change
Creative problem-solving skills
Experience with technology required
Intermediate to advanced computer skills with Microsoft 365, Adobe Professional, and other web-based applications preferred
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a track record of identifying, prioritizing, and solving problems
Resourceful, reliable self-starter who maintains urgency with key deliverables
Ability to adapt to change and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong commitment to ethics and integrity; discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
Ability to work in a hybrid office environment, at least 2 days per week or as needed, in Chicagoland offices
Successful completion of a background investigation
Reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload when working from home
Dedicated, private workspace with appropriate desk and seating when working from home
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse
Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs for employees eligible to work from home
Hybrid work arrangement
Opportunity to support causes that mean the most to you
Environment fostering innovative thinking and exploration of ideas