Paralegal

State Farm•Bloomington, IL

8d•$56,000 - $84,000•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. Come join a #1 team and do some good! 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. Locations Considered: 1 State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, IL 120 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL

Requirements

Prior experience as a paralegal, paralegal degree/certificate/certification, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree is required
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
Experience and understanding of working in a legal environment

Responsibilities

assist in investigation
discovery
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, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan.
All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have 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, and mentoring.
benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
Matching Gift Program
Good Neighbor Grant Program
Employee Assistance Fund
free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.