Legal Secretary

State Farm•Bowie, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Katie C. Glasgow & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their Washington D.C. Claim Litigation Counsel office. This role involves supporting attorneys with calendaring and scheduling, processing mail, and electronic/paper filing. The office provides a collaborative environment with access to peer mentors, offering diversity of work and opportunities for development and advancement. The position will interact with clients, courts, and counsel throughout the litigation process on behalf of the attorney. This is a hybrid role, requiring time in the office and virtually, with the possibility of work arrangement changes based on business needs. The team includes Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal roles.

Requirements

1-3 years of recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience preferably in insurance defense or personal injury
Calendaring and scheduling experience within a legal environment
Strong organizational skills, prioritizing urgent and non-urgent tasks (items with deadlines, handling demands), multitasking
E-filing experience in Maryland and/or District of Columbia
Ability to adapt to a corporate law environment
Strong written and oral communication skills (proofreading, attention to detail, formatting)
Accurate typing skills
Working knowledge of Maryland and/or District of Columbia electronic filing system
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of Case Management system
Working knowledge of Document Storage system
Eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately