Paralegal

About the Team

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. In 2024, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity named State Farm a Top Performer and Compass Award Winner, and Fortune named State Farm one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Courtney D. Flannery & Associates, the insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Paralegal to join the Glendale, California Claim Litigation office. The team is comprised of several roles and levels, including Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal. We provide a collaborative environment with experienced peer mentors, offering diversity of work and the opportunity for career development.

About the Role

Our mission is to provide high-quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our clients and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative.

As a Paralegal, you will support attorneys with drafting, serving, and responding to discovery, as well as trial preparation. Every day can provide different experiences and opportunities. You will interact with clients, experts, and witnesses throughout the litigation process. This role involves no billable hours, allowing you to focus on the quality of your work and professional growth.

The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role is required to spend time in the office at our Glendale location (655 North Central Avenue, 12th Floor). Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. Hours for the position are Monday-Friday, with a start day that can vary between 6:30 am and 9:00 am. A full-time day is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Hiring Process

For more information on the hiring process of joining the State Farm team, please visit our State Farm Careers page.

Equal Opportunity

State Farm is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.

Work location

Work model: Hybrid

538, Alexander Street, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, 91203, United States

Glendale, California

Key Responsibilities

check_circleAssist attorneys in discovery and pre-trial matters under supervision
check_circleManage assigned case files and deliver legal services
check_circlePrepare cases for court appearances, depositions, and trial
check_circleContact experts, clients, and witnesses throughout the litigation process
check_circleCollect medical records and prepare medical record summaries
check_circleCreate medical chronologies and billing summaries
check_circleDraft motions and pleadings for legal proceedings

Requirements

verified2+ years recent civil litigation experience
verifiedPrior paralegal experience in litigation
verifiedBackground in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation, motions/pleadings
verifiedFamiliarity with California court rules and procedures
verifiedExperience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies
verifiedStrong software/technical skills
verifiedExperience using Evermap and/or Adobe Bookmarking
verifiedWorking knowledge of Case Management system
verifiedWorking knowledge of Document Storage system
verifiedParalegal degree/certificate/certification or relevant coursework
verifiedMust meet California Business & Professions Code 6450 requirements

Nice to Have

Experience with drafting reports. Experience with mediation statements.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealthcare plans including high deductible option with 100% coverage for in-network preventative carecheck_circleVision, dental, telemedicine, and 24/7 mental health professional accesscheck_circleGenerous time off policies including up to 20 days annually plus parental leave and paid holidayscheck_circle401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Evermap, Adobe Bookmarking, Case Management System, Document Storage System, Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury, Discovery, Trial Preparation, Motions.

Education: Paralegal degree, certificate, or relevant coursework preferred.

Frequently asked questions about Paralegal at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

What does a Paralegal at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance do?expand_more

A Paralegal at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance is responsible for the following: Assist attorneys in discovery and pre-trial matters under supervision; Manage assigned case files and deliver legal services; Prepare cases for court appearances, depositions, and trial; and Contact experts, clients, and witnesses throughout the litigation process.

What are the requirements for this Paralegal role?expand_more

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 2+ years recent civil litigation experience; Prior paralegal experience in litigation; Background in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation, motions/pleadings; Familiarity with California court rules and procedures; Experience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies; and Strong software/technical skills.

Where is the Paralegal role at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance located?expand_more

Paralegal at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance is based in 538, Alexander Street, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, 91203, United States. This is a hybrid role.

Is this Paralegal job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance has listed this Paralegal role as hybrid.

How much experience is required for this Paralegal role?expand_more

Paralegal at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

What skills do you need for the Paralegal role at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance?expand_more

Key skills for Paralegal at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance include Evermap; Adobe Bookmarking; Case Management System; Document Storage System; Civil Litigation; Insurance Defense; Personal Injury; and Discovery.

What education is required for Paralegal at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Paralegal degree, certificate, or relevant coursework preferred.

What category does the Paralegal role belong to?expand_more

Paralegal at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance is part of the legal job category on Recrutus.