Legal Administrative Support

State Farm•San Antonio, TX

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Holly D. Shull & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Administrative Support employee for its San Antonio, Texas Claim Litigation office. The role provides administrative assistance to Law Department colleagues, including attorneys and leadership, in a fast-paced civil litigation environment. It is an entry-level opportunity in a legal environment, offering varied work and opportunities for career development. The team includes Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal roles. This is a hybrid position requiring time in the office as well as virtual work. Work arrangements may change based on business needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM. The office is located at 601 Northwest Loop 410, Suite 325, San Antonio, TX 78216.

Requirements

Recent civil defense litigation experience; insurance defense experience is preferred.
Familiarity with District Clerk rules and procedures and knowledge of service and filing requirements.
Experience with e-filing in the Texas Court System.
Experience in an office environment.
Strong customer service background.
Strong organizational, prioritization, decision-making, multitasking, time-management, and proactive work skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
Accurate typing skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of a case management system.
Working knowledge of a document storage system.
Must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirements.
Experience collecting medical records through subpoenas and/or authorizations.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support and assistance to Law Department colleagues, including attorneys and leadership.
Perform rotation reception duties and handle reception-area and phone responsibilities.
Process mail.
Complete new-file intake.
Order and download records.
Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Annual raise and bonus; potential yearly incentive pay up to 6% of base salary.
Health insurance with multiple plan options, including a high-deductible plan; in-network preventive care is covered at 100%.
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, as well as parental leave, paid holidays, a celebration day, life leave, bereavement leave, and community service/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, financial coaching, and financial workshops.