Legal Secretary

State Farm•Dallas, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Eric Swanson & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Secretary for its Dallas, Texas Claim Litigation office. The role supports attorneys and interacts with clients, courts, and counsel throughout the litigation process. Typical work includes calendaring and scheduling, processing mail, and electronic and paper filing. The position offers a collaborative environment with access to peer mentors, varied work, and opportunities for development and advancement. This is a hybrid role requiring time both in the office and virtually; employees in hybrid roles must spend time in the office. Work arrangements may change over time based on business needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The office is located at 900 Jackson Street, Dallas, TX 75202.

Requirements

At least 1 year of recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience; insurance defense or personal injury experience is preferred.
Experience with calendaring and scheduling in a legal environment.
Strong organizational skills, including prioritizing urgent and non-urgent tasks and multitasking.
E-filing experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including proofreading, attention to detail, and formatting.
Accurate typing skills.
Working knowledge of the Texas electronic filing system.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of a case management system.
Working knowledge of a document storage system.
Ability to adapt to a corporate law environment.
Applicants 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.
Knowledge of local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirements.
Insurance defense or personal injury secretarial experience.

Responsibilities

Apply specialized knowledge of legal procedures.
Manage calendars and schedules, process mail, and complete electronic and paper filing.
Schedule litigation events, including depositions, mediations, and hearings.
Interact with clients, courts, and counsel throughout the litigation process on behalf of attorneys.

Benefits

Annual raise and potential yearly incentive pay up to 9% of base salary.
Health and wellbeing programs; State Farm pays most of the healthcare premium, with multiple healthcare plan options.
Vision, dental, 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.
College coaching and national discount programs.
Financial workshops and free financial coaching.
Time off policies, including the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually, 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.
Free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary.