Certified Residential Staff Appraiser – Legal & Litigation Valuation Practice
Allstate Appraisal, L.P.
Application
Details
Posted: 16-Apr-26
Location: Chicago Heights, Illinois
Type: Gig
Salary: Negotiable
Categories:
Residential Appraiser
Salary Details:
While this is stated as gig work we would be open to full time staff work depending upon experience.
Preferred Education:
Some College
Additional Information:
Hybrid/Remote is allowed.
Allstate Appraisal, L.P. a nationally recognized real estate valuation firm with over six decades of industry leadership, is seeking a Certified Residential Appraiser to join our expanding legal appraisal services division.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-volume, intellectually engaging practice focused on divorce litigation, estate valuation, and attorney-driven assignments, supported by a seasoned infrastructure and collaborative team environment.
Position Overview
You will be engaged in a diverse pipeline of legal appraisal assignments, including:
Divorce and dissolution of marriage valuations
Estate, probate, and date of death appraisals
Retrospective and complex valuation scenarios
Litigation support and attorney consultation
This role offers consistent exposure to non-lender work, requiring analytical rigor, narrative strength, and defensible reporting.
What Sets This Opportunity Apart
Established Platform: 67-year-old firm with a national footprint and long standing attorney relationship
Collaborative Review Environment: All reports are reviewed in-house by highly experienced staff review appraisers who work directly with each appraiser to ensure USPAP-compliant, credible, and fully defensible valuations - providing ongoing feedback and professional development
Robust Support System: Dedicated administrative and review staff to streamline your workflow and enhance productivity
Diverse Assignment Mix: Move beyond cookie-cutter lender work into case driven valuation
Career Expansion: Exposure to expert witness testimony and litigation support work
Professional Development: Ideal environment for appraisers seeking to deepen expertise in complex and narrative reporting
Compensation & Stability
Strong Earning Potential driven by consistent assignment flow
Reliable, year-round volume insulated from traditional lending cycles
Flexible Structure (staff or hybrid models considered based on experience)
Long-term career stability within a well-capitalized, reputable firm
Who This Role is Ideal For
Appraisers looking to diversify beyond lender work
Professionals interested in litigation support and complex valuation
Individuals seeking stable volume, higher level assignments, and long term growth
Qualifications
Certified Residential Appraiser (IL State Licensed)
Strong report writing and analytical skills
Experience with or interest in litigation/attorney-related work preferred
Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, professional environment
Allstate Appraisal, L.P. is a Chicago-based, 67 year old privately owned national appraisal management company, serving the valuation and review needs of some of the nation’s largest lending institutions, mortgage companies, mortgage insurance companies, GSE’s, credit unions and more. In addition, Allstate Appraisal, L.P. provides a comprehensive list of litigation-support services.