Paralegal

State Farm•San Diego, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Karen D. Wood & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Paralegal to join the San Diego, California Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a Paralegal supports attorneys with drafting, serving, and responding to discovery, as well as trial preparation. 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 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. LOCATION: 3131 Camino del Rio North, San Diego, CA The team is comprised of multiple roles and levels including Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal.

Requirements

2 + years of recent civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense or personal injury
Prior paralegal experience, litigation
Background in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation, and drafting motions/pleadings
Familiarity with California court rules and procedures
Experience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies
Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, prioritize workload, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively
Strong written communication skills, attention to detail
Strong software/technical skills
Experience using Evermap and/or Adobe Bookmarking
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
Candidates must meet the California Business & Professions Code 6450 for paralegals requirements
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

Assist attorneys in discovery and pre-trial matters under attorney supervision
Assist attorneys in handling assigned case files and delivering other legal services under attorney supervision
Prepare cases for court appearances, depositions, and trial including contacting experts and clients
Involvement with medical record collection, medical record and billing summaries, and medical chronologies
Draft motions and pleadings