Counsel Support Associate (hybrid – Chesapeake, VA)

Counsel Support Associate

Looking to grow your legal administrative career in a collaborative, high-performing environment? Join our Birmingham-based insurance defense legal team as a Counsel Support Associate. This hybrid role offers hands-on exposure to civil litigation, a strong mentorship culture, and the chance to work closely with attorneys on meaningful casework. If you're highly organized, eager to learn, and thrive in a fast-paced legal setting—we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Documentation: Generate and manage pleadings, motions, subpoenas, deposition notices, and other legal correspondence in the case management system.

• Case Coordination: Support attorneys through the full lifecycle of a case—from intake and assignments to file closure—including scheduling, tracking deadlines, and sending notices.

• Scheduling & Calendar Management: Actively schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials, and ensure all related notices and key dates are accurately tracked and entered into the calendar system.

• Data Entry & E-Filing: Upload documents, handle e-filing across various court systems, and maintain file accuracy using Team Connect.

• Administrative Operations: Process incoming physical and electronic mail, scan and upload documents, and maintain organized file systems.

• Client & Court Liaison: Communicate with clients, courts, claim representatives, and opposing counsel via phone, email, and written correspondence.

• Team Collaboration: Partner with attorneys and claims partners to support ongoing litigation needs and contribute to a positive team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Administrative experience in a legal or professional services setting preferred; legal support experience is a plus but not required.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Strong organizational and time management skills; detail oriented.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable with technology and open to learning new legal systems and tools (Microsoft Office proficiency required).

• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This role does not include supervisory duties.

Education & Experience (in lieu)

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Skills

• Business Communications, Calendar Management, Client Relationship Building, Communication, Issue Management, Litigation, Multitasking, Office Administration, Organizing, Team Player

Compensation

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

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.