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Allstate

Paralegal Senior Specialist, Securities Law (Remote)

Key aspects of the role:

Drive sales growth by engaging with interested prospective customers- all while working remote
No cold calling— Connect through inbound calls and proactive outbound calls with active insurance shoppers
Enjoy competitive compensation with a base salary + uncapped commissions
Sell reputable products from Allstate and our family of brands

Role overview

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 Allstate Corporation is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Securities Law team. The position will play a critical role in maintaining our compliance with applicable securities laws and supporting a variety of corporate governance initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience with public company reporting, capital markets transactions, and other corporate governance functions and will be motivated, proactive, highly organized, and detail oriented.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Allstate’s SEC reporting (Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and other public disclosures and ongoing compliance with applicable legal requirements: maintain quarterly disclosure checklists, manage communications to and information gathering from subject matter experts, proofread disclosures, and maintain records and archives in accordance with records retention requirements.

Assist with capital markets transactions: manage data room and due diligence process, maintain working group list and closing checklists, draft closing certificates, assist with drafting of documents and updating disclosures.

Support Allstate’s internal compliance with insider trading laws and policy: maintain list of insiders, prepare compliance communications, track and prepare Section 16 ownership reporting (Forms 3, 4 and 5).

Conduct, summarize, and analyze complex research, including gathering facts, researching and analyzing applicable laws, regulations, and case laws, etc., and use online research tools for peer company benchmarking.

Review new and proposed legislation and agency rulemaking; assist with preparing analysis, status reports, and communications to internal stakeholders.

Administration of third-party electronic platforms for maintaining Section 16 ownership reporting.

Effectively collaborate with key stakeholders on projects across the enterprise.

Provide additional support to Allstate’s Corporate Governance functions (e.g., drafting documents related to subsidiary entities, including formation documents, by-laws, operating agreements, board and committee meeting agendas and minutes, written consents, domestic and foreign annual report filings and other compliance documentation, and incumbency and officer certificates).

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of paralegal or corporate governance experience, with 3+ years in securities and capital markets functions at a law firm or a U.S. publicly traded company (preferred).

Skills and Additional Experience:

Fluency with SEC reporting and other public company disclosures; familiarity with financial terms and concepts.

Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills.

Meticulous attention to detail and proofreading abilities.

Proven project management and time management skills.

Collaborative and adaptable approach to teamwork.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with executives.

Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, building strong relationships across teams.

A calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpected.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint).

Curiosity and openness to leveraging emerging technologies (including AI) to drive innovation.

Experience with SEC reporting platforms (EDGAR, Computershare Section 16 Manager, Workiva or comparable programs).

Licensed notary or willingness to become licensed (experience with remote/electronic notarization a plus).

Work Environment & Travel:

This position offers a remote/office work environment. While most work can be performed remotely, candidates must, as appropriate, be able to work from an approved Allstate office or an approved Allstate workspace (“pod”), which is a designated collaborative location.

Occasional travel may be required to support business needs.

Candidates located in or near Chicago, IL or Northbrook, IL are encouraged to apply.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job does not have supervisory duties

Education & Experience (in lieu):

In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

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Skills

Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Documentations, Legal Research, Legal Support, Office Administration

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $29.81 – 44.71 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.

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

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Keys to Success

At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.

We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:

Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things

Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design

Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.

Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed

Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation

Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.

Working in Sales

What We Do:
As an expert on our products and services, you can give customers personalized attention and innovative solutions to make their lives easier.

How We Support You:
Starting day one, you’ll have access to resources and incentives to keep you feeling challenged and excited about your careers.

Make An Impact:
As a member of our sales team, you’ll bring a sense of ease and support to customers looking for a better understanding of their protection options. Whether in the field or talking to customers over the phone, you’ll continue to build trust in who we are and what we do.

Working together

You’re in Good Hands® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make to our employees, too.

We want you to love where you work. That starts with the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on individuality means everyone is seen, heard and respected.

When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level with access to development programs to support your career aspirations – whatever that means for you. Because as you learn and grow, so do we.

Working here also means getting the chance to make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world can be even greater when we work together.