Paralegal

State Farm•Bloomington, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, a Fortune 50 company, is offering an opportunity to join our Law Department as a paralegal in our Litigation Unit. The candidate selected for this role will be located in Bloomington, IL at State Farm Corporate Headquarters or the Chicago, IL Claim Litigation office. The selected individual will work with a team to assist in investigation, discovery, and factual research, will communicate and work directly with clients, and may participate in projects. Candidates should possess significant attention to detail with accuracy, critical thinking skills, relationship building and communication skills, organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to handle competing priorities and work independently. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office in 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.

Requirements

Prior experience as a paralegal, paralegal degree/certificate/certification, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree is required.
Experience and understanding of working in a legal environment.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Technical proficiency with database usage, electronic document management, case management software, and Microsoft Office products.
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately, employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of civil litigation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in investigation, discovery, and factual research.
Communicate and work directly with clients.
Participate in projects.

Benefits

Compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week.
Potential starting salary range: $56,000 - $84,000.
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, and much more.
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.
Opportunity 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.