Insurance Defense Paralegal

Location

US-NY-Jericho

Job Category

Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management

Position Type

Regular Full Time

Overview

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. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

Responsibilities

James F. Butler, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Insurance Defense Paralegal to join the Jericho, NY Claim Litigation office. The role provides diversity of work and the opportunity for career development. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. No billable hours for this opportunity.

• 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

Qualifications

Please only apply for this position if you meet the minimum requirements.

1–7 years of recent civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense or bodily injury environment

Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, prioritize workload, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively

Strong software / technical skills

Prior litigation or paralegal experience, paralegal degree / certificate / certification, medical training, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree is required

Additional Details

Our Benefits

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38 : 45-hour work week!

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

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