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State Farm

Insurance Defense Paralegal

Stamford, CT, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,800.00 - $73,800.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Potential starting salary range $67,376.56 - $86,688.28
Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary
Annual raise
bonus
healthcare premium coverage
Multiple healthcare plan options
100% coverage for in-network preventative care
Vision
Dental
telemedicine
24/7 mental health professionals
educational benefits
tuition assistance programs
Employee Resource Groups
Mentoring
fertility/IVF/adoption assistance
college coaching
National discount programs
Financial workshops
Financial Coaching
generous time off policies
Parental leave
Paid holidays
Bereavement leave
Community service/education support days
Matching gift program
Good neighbor grant program
employee assistance fund
401(k) plan with company contributions up to 7% of salary

Job Description

State Farm is a leading insurance and financial services company recognized as one of the Fortune 50 companies. Known for their commitment to being good neighbors, State Farm focuses on helping people, investing in communities, and making the world a better place. Their approach to business is centered on providing exceptional customer service and partnering strategically with their clients to deliver cost-effective, high-quality legal services. The company has earned numerous accolades, including recognition by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity as a Top Performer and Compass Award Winner, as well as being named one of the World's Most Admired Companies... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 1 - 7 years of recent civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense or bodily injury environment
  • background in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation, and drafting motions pleadings
  • ability to draft pleadings, routine motions, and legal memoranda
  • familiarity with New York Civil Court Rules and Procedures
  • knowledge of medical terminology and records
  • strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, prioritize workload, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively
  • strong written communication skills, attention to detail
  • legal research skills
  • strong software technical skills
  • working knowledge of a case management system
  • working knowledge of a document storage system
  • prior litigation or paralegal experience, paralegal degree certificate certification, medical training, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree is required
  • applicants must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately
  • state farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities

Job Qualifications

  • 1 - 7 years of recent civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense or bodily injury environment
  • background in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation, and drafting motions pleadings
  • ability to draft pleadings, routine motions, and legal memoranda
  • familiarity with New York Civil Court Rules and Procedures
  • knowledge of medical terminology and records
  • strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, prioritize workload, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively
  • strong written communication skills, attention to detail
  • legal research skills
  • strong software technical skills
  • working knowledge of a case management system
  • working knowledge of a document storage system
  • prior litigation or paralegal experience, paralegal degree certificate certification, medical training, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree is required

Job Duties

  • assist attorneys in discovery and pre-trial matters under attorney supervision
  • assist attorneys in handling assigned case files and delivering other legal services under attorney supervision
  • prepare cases for court appearances, depositions, and trial including contacting experts and clients
  • draft motions
  • support attorneys with responding to discovery
  • assist with pre-trial preparation for insurance defense and bodily injury cases

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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