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Allstate

Legal Intern 2017-Cranford

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Job Description

Allstate Insurance Company is looking for a current Law student to join the Litigation Services Department as a Summer Intern. Allstate’s Staff and Retained Counsel represent policyholders in claims-related litigation/disputes across the country. It also represents the Company in the defense of low and moderate exposure bodily injury and property damage lawsuits.

The Litigation Services Intern will:

  • Generate and organize various legal documents
  • Respond to and prepare discovery
  • Have the opportunity to attend depositions and trial when possible
  • Draft deposition summaries and medical records summaries
  • Perform legal research
  • Work under the supervision of a licensed attorney

The salary is competitive and the position begins approximately mid- May to early June 2016 and lasts approximately ten to twelve weeks.

Housing is not provided and travel costs are the responsibility of the candidate. The office is located in Cranford, NJ.

Job Qualifications

  • A rising Fall 2017 2L or 3L Law student with high energy
  • A self-starter who enjoys working in a team environment
  • An interest in litigation, particularly personal injury or insurance defense
  • Ideal candidates should have outstanding research and writing skills along with effective oral communication skills
  • Ability to work well with others on a team of attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants, supervised by an attorney Lead Counsel
  • Extremely conscious of meeting strict legal deadlines
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, online legal research- Lexis (preferred) and/or Westlaw

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

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As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary – but that’s just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life — including a generous paid time off policy.

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

Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.

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Job ID: 1893e70098271eb6dc99a7d69e300222
Employment Type: Other

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