Legal Administrative Assistant

Overview

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. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.


Responsibilities

Administrative Assistants
Our Administrative Assistants provide secretarial and clerical assistance for multiple departments and/or leadership. Assistance for leadership would be in support of:

• May support various levels of leadership
• Manage emails and records, prepare correspondence, create reports, and other duties as assigned
• Organizes and maintains records, files, procedural or reference materials, data, and miscellaneous information
• Arranges and prepares meetings and events, including coordinating agendas, logistics, travel, and other services, for virtual, on-site and off-site meetings
• Assists with invoices and tracking, and requisitions supplies, equipment, and other services
• Mentor/train others and provide backup support

Where You'll Work: This is a hybrid position which allows you to spend 40% of your time working from home and 60% of your time (3 days a week) working collaboratively in-office at our Bloomington Corporate HQ location in Illinois. During the job training period you may have a higher percentage of time spent in-office to support your learning experience.

Hours of Operations: Hours of operation are continually evaluated and may change based on business need. Successful candidates are able and willing to work flexible work shifts and may be asked to work overtime and/or irregular hours.


Qualifications

Competitive candidates also demonstrate the following:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to multi-task across technical platforms
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software
• Applies discretion and appropriate security measures in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Accountability
• Resourcefulness
• Experience with Legal Secretary work preferred

Additional Details:

• Employees must successfully complete all required training, including applicable proficiency, licensing exam(s) and background checks required of various state(s).
• State Farm recently implemented new pre-employment assessments. Candidates that have previously taken an assessment may be asked to participate in additional testing
• This job has a 12-month incumbency.

Our Benefits

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $45,337.50 - $55,000.00
• 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 9% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family's health with our 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!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with 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!
• Take a Little "You" Time! You will have access to our 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!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits , locations , and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!