Certified Residential Staff Appraiser - Legal & Litigation Valuation Practice

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 OverviewYou will be engaged in a diverse pipeline of legal appraisal assignments, including:Divorce and dissolution of marriage valuationsEstate, probate, and date of death appraisalsRetrospective and complex valuation scenariosLitigation support and attorney consultationThis role offers consistent exposure to non-lender work, requiring analytical rigor, narrative strength, and defensible reporting.What Sets This Opportunity ApartEstablished Platform: 67-year-old firm with a national footprint and long standing attorney relationshipCollaborative 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 developmentRobust Support System: Dedicated administrative and review staff to streamline your workflow and enhance productivityDiverse Assignment Mix: Move beyond cookie-cutter lender work into case driven valuationCareer Expansion: Exposure to expert witness testimony and litigation support workProfessional Development: Ideal environment for appraisers seeking to deepen expertise in complex and narrative reporting Compensation & StabilityStrong 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 firmWho 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 growthQualificationsCertified Residential Appraiser (IL State Licensed)Strong report writing and analytical skillsExperience with or interest in litigation/attorney-related work preferredAbility to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, professional environment