Legal Secretary

State Farm•Glendale, CA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Courtney D. Flannery & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Secretary for its Los Angeles, California Claim Litigation office. The role supports attorneys and interacts with clients, courts, and counsel throughout the litigation process. Typical duties include calendaring and scheduling, processing mail, and electronic and paper filing. The office offers a collaborative environment, access to peer mentors, varied work, and opportunities for development and advancement. 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, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The team includes Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal roles. The position assists attorneys with assigned files and the effective, efficient delivery of legal services under attorney supervision.

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, managing deadlines and demands, and multitasking.
E-filing experience.
Ability to adapt to a corporate law environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including proofreading, attention to detail, and formatting.
Accurate typing skills.
Working knowledge of the California electronic filing system.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of a case management system.
Working knowledge of a document storage system.
Must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States 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.
Previous experience.

Responsibilities

Apply specialized knowledge of legal procedures.
Manage calendars and scheduling, process mail, and perform electronic and paper filing.
Schedule litigation events, including depositions, mediations, and hearings.
Assist attorneys in handling assigned files and delivering legal services under attorney supervision.
Assist attorneys in the effective and efficient resolution of files.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Potential yearly incentive pay up to 9% of base salary.
Annual raise and bonus eligibility.
Health and wellbeing programs, with State Farm paying most of the healthcare premium and multiple healthcare plan options.
Vision, dental, telemedicine, and mental health services.
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, initially up to 20 days annually, plus parental leave, paid holidays, 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 for retirement planning.
401(k) plan with company contributions up to 7% of salary.