No-Fault Arbitration Paralegal

State Farm•Jericho, NY

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Sarah C. Varghese & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a No-Fault Arbitration Paralegal to join the Jericho, NY Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a No-Fault Arbitration Paralegal is responsible for managing a high-volume caseload of PIP arbitration matters in a fast-paced environment providing high quality work. The office allows for collaborative environments with experienced peer mentors. There are no billable hours in this opportunity. This role provides diversity of work and the opportunity for career development. This role will interact with clients, experts, and witnesses throughout the litigation process. 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 or 9:00am-5:30pm.

Requirements

1-5 years of recent No-Fault paralegal experience, preferably in an insurance defense or personal injury environment
Experience as a No-Fault Claims Adjuster
Familiarity with Court and American Arbitration Association rules and procedures
Familiarity with New York Civil Court Rules and Procedures
Understanding of medical terminology, CPT Codes, Workers’ Compensation Fee Schedule
Ability to draft pleadings, routine motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
Experience with discovery process
Legal research
Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, prioritize workload, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
Strong software/technical skills
Working knowledge of a Case Management system
Working knowledge of a Document Storage system
Prior litigation or paralegal experience, paralegal degree/certificate/certification, medical training, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree is required
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.

Responsibilities

Managing a high-volume caseload of PIP arbitration matters in a fast-paced environment providing high quality work.
Reviewing AR-1 submissions
Preparing Conciliations
Reviewing medical records
Appearing for AAA hearings
Drafting reports
Significant communication with claim partners

Benefits

Compensation is based on a standard 38:45-hour work week
Potential starting salary range: $82,589.81 - $95,000.00
Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary
Annual raise and bonus
Robust health and wellbeing programs
State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium
Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan
All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care
Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals
Educational benefits like industry leading training programs
Top-notch tuition assistance programs
Employee resource groups
Mentoring
Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance
College coaching
National discount programs
Interactive monthly financial workshops
Free financial coaching
Ability to start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union
Generous time off policies
Opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave
Paid holidays
Celebration day
Life leave (40 hours/year)
Bereavement leave
Community service/education support days
Matching Gift Program
Good Neighbor Grant Program
Employee Assistance Fund
Free financial advisors
401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary