Paralegal

State Farm•Ontario, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Keith L. Shoji & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Paralegal for its Ontario, California Claim Litigation office. The Paralegal supports attorneys with discovery, pre-trial matters, and trial preparation under attorney supervision, and interacts with clients, experts, and witnesses throughout the litigation process. The role includes varied work, peer mentoring, career-development opportunities, and no billable hours. This is a hybrid position requiring time both in the office and virtually; arrangements may change based on business needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility to start between 7:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. A full-time workday is 7.45 hours, and compensation is based on a standard 38:45-hour work week. The office is located at 3633 Inland Empire Blvd, Suite 300, Ontario, CA 91764.

Requirements

At least 1 year of recent civil litigation experience.
Prior paralegal experience in litigation.
Experience drafting discovery responses and motions or pleadings, and preparing for trial.
Familiarity with California court rules and procedures.
Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently, prioritize workload, multitask in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively.
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Strong software and technical skills.
Experience using Evermap and/or Adobe Bookmarking.
Working knowledge of a case management system and a document storage system.
Meet the California Business & Professions Code 6450 requirements for paralegals.
Be eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. immediately; State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Experience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with 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.
Collect medical records and prepare medical record and billing summaries and medical chronologies.
Draft motions and pleadings.

Benefits

Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary.
Annual raises and bonus eligibility.
Health and wellbeing programs, with State Farm paying most of the healthcare premium and offering multiple medical plan options.
Vision, dental, telemedicine, and access to 24/7 mental health professionals.
Educational benefits, including training programs and tuition assistance.
Employee resource groups and mentoring.
Fertility, IVF, and adoption assistance.
College coaching, national discount programs, financial workshops, and financial coaching.
Time-off policies, initially up to 20 days annually, plus parental leave, paid holidays, a 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 and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary.