Insurance Defense Paralegal

State Farm • Jericho, NY

87d • $67,376 - $86,688 • 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. Come join a #1 team and do some good! 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. 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. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a Paralegal supports attorneys with drafting, serving, and responding to discovery, as well as pre-trial preparation for first- and third-party insurance defense/bodily injury cases. 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, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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 experience
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Potential starting salary range: $67,376.56 - $86,688.28
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary
• Annual raise and bonus eligibility
• Health and wellbeing programs with most healthcare premium paid by State Farm
• Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan
• 100% coverage for in-network preventative care
• Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, and mental health professionals
• Educational benefits including training programs and tuition assistance
• Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance
• Generous time off policies including up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, and community service days
• Matching Gift Program and Good Neighbor Grant Program
• 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree