Paralegal - Detroit

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and
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At Allstate, you will be among the industry’s top talent with an environment that encourages continuing development and growth opportunities. As a member of the Allstate Team, you will enjoy a customizable benefits plan, generous paid time away, an excellent 401K plan, a defined benefit pension plan and much, much more!

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The position is located in Farmington Hills, MI

The purpose of the department is to assist in the representation of insureds and the company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits.

The scope of this job is to provide litigation support to counsel assigned to the defense of a given case.

The individual will be responsible for:

1. legal research of various issues in defending cases or points of law; prepare mediation and arbitration summaries.
2. discovery; answer discovery propounded against our clients; prepare motions.
3. Medical record reviews, summary and analysis.
REQUIREMENTS
The skills required are:

1. Great communication and writing skills
2. Working knowledge of the litigation process
3. Solid research ability, i.e. West Law, internet, etc.
4. General knowledge of medical terminology and records
5. Good interpersonal skills

Experience Required:
experience as a paralegal or law clerk providing legal assistance to attorneys

Computer Proficiency:
basic knowledge of computers and preference for Microsoft Word and West Law

Education: Paralegal certificate or Associates degree in Paralegal studies
College Degree - Preferred