Bodily Injury-Insurance Defense Paralegal

State Farm•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

State Farm’s staff counsel office, Nick J. Ryan & Associates, is seeking an entry-level Paralegal for its Fort Lauderdale Claim Litigation office. The Paralegal supports attorneys under their supervision in discovery, pre-trial matters, assigned case files, and other legal services. The role includes preparing cases for court appearances, depositions, and trial; communicating with clients, experts, and witnesses; collecting and reviewing medical records; preparing medical record and billing summaries and medical chronologies; drafting motions and pleadings; and handling all aspects of independent medical examinations (IMEs), including scheduling and collating medical records. The position offers varied work, peer mentoring, career development, and no billable hours. This is a hybrid role requiring time both in the office and virtually; work arrangements may change based on business needs. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The current office is at 110 S. E. 6th Street, 110 Tower, Suite 2100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. The office is tentatively expected to move to 900 S. Pine Island, Plantation, FL 33324, in the first quarter of 2027. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States immediately; State Farm does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.

Requirements

2–7 years of recent civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or personal injury.
Prior litigation paralegal experience.
Experience drafting discovery responses and motions or pleadings.
Familiarity with Florida court rules and procedures.
Experience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication skills and strong written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Strong software and technical skills.
Experience using Evermap and/or Adobe Bookmarking.
Working knowledge of a case management system.
Working knowledge of a document storage system.
Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. immediately; sponsorship is not available.
Relevant qualifications may include prior litigation or paralegal experience, a paralegal degree, certificate or certification, medical training, relevant coursework, or a legal studies degree.

Nice To Haves

Trial experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with discovery and pre-trial matters under attorney supervision.
Assist attorneys with assigned case files and other legal services under attorney supervision.
Prepare cases for court appearances, depositions, and trial.
Contact experts and clients in connection with case preparation.
Collect medical records and prepare medical record and billing summaries and medical chronologies.
Draft motions and pleadings.
Handle all aspects of IMEs, including scheduling and collating medical records.
Interact with clients, experts, and witnesses throughout the litigation process.

Benefits

Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary.
Annual raise and bonus eligibility.
Health and wellbeing programs, with State Farm paying most of the healthcare premium and multiple healthcare plan options.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Telemedicine and access to 24/7 mental health professionals.
Educational benefits, including training programs and tuition assistance.
Employee resource groups and mentoring.
Fertility, IVF, and adoption assistance.
National discount programs.
Paid time off, initially up to 20 days annually, plus parental leave, paid holidays, a celebration day, life leave, bereavement leave, and community service or education support days.
Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary.
Free financial advisors and financial coaching.