Legal Secretary

State Farm•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•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. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most. 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. Christina D. Stone & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Oklahoma City, OK Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a typical day as a Legal Secretary involves supporting attorneys with calendaring and scheduling, processing mail, and electronic/paper filing. The office allows for collaborative environments with access to peer mentors. This role provides diversity of work and the opportunity for development/advancement. This role will interact with clients, courts, and counsel throughout the litigation process on behalf of the attorney. 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 8:30am-5:00pm LOCATION: 14000 Quail Springs Parkway, Suite 230 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 The team is comprised of multiple roles and levels including Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal.

Requirements

2-3 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
Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirement (strongly preferred)
Ability to adapt to a corporate law environment
Strong written and oral communication skills (proofreading, attention to detail, formatting)
Accurate typing skills
Ability to positively collaborate with team members in the office
Working knowledge of Oklahoma electronic filing system
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of Case Management system
Working knowledge of Document Storage system
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preferred
Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirement