Discovery Paralegal

State Farm•Southfield, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most. Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential. 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. Additionally, Fortune named State Farm one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. Our mission is to provide high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative. Rachel S. Croke & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Paralegal to join the Detroit, Michigan Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, responsibilities for this role will include drafting first party discovery responses and preparing materials for production, including appropriate redactions. The ideal candidate will have experience with No-Fault law, knowledge of the civil litigation process, redacting materials, and drafting first party discovery responses. The office allows for collaborative environments with experienced peer mentors. There are no billable hours in this opportunity. This role provides diversity of work and the opportunity for career development. This role will interact with clients, experts, and witnesses throughout the litigation process. 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. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. Hours for the position are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. The team is comprised of multiple roles and levels including Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal.

Requirements

1-5 years of prior litigation or paralegal experience
No Fault experience and knowledge of the civil litigation process
Ability to proactively manage a high volume of discovery and production material preparation with a detail-oriented focus
Demonstrated legal knowledge in the practice of litigation, specifically discovery
Familiarity with Michigan court rules and procedures
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
Strong software/technical skills
Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe
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
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.