Counsel Support Associate (Hybrid - Dallas or Houston, TX)

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

The Counsel Support Associate provides administrative support for Client Legal Services attorneys in the State of Texas under general attorney supervision. The individual in this role manages and organizes all legal mailboxes, assists with e-filing, and provides comprehensive administrative support to attorneys. Responsibilities include entering and managing data such as pleadings, motions, and trial, arbitration, and mediation letters, as well as scheduling and maintaining calendars for hearings, depositions, and other case-related events. The role requires adaptability, proficiency with technology, and a solid understanding of Texas civil procedure.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain compliance with Team Connect (Litigation Management System)
• Manage and monitor all legal mailboxes, ensuring timely review, organization, and distribution of incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Assist with e-filing and related document management tasks
• Upload and manage documents, including pleadings, motions, trial notices, Demands, and mediation letters
• Make basic decisions within established procedures under supervision
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams
• Adapt to changing priorities and workflows
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Perform tasks accurately and in a timely manner

Education

Experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

Education & Experience (in lieu)

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

Skills

Adaptability, Business Communications, Calendar Management, Client Relationship Building, Digital Mail, Issue Management, Litigation, Office Administration, Scheduling, Teamwork

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $18.65 - 29.54 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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