Litigation Paralegal

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.


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Responsibilities

As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. In 2024, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity named State Farm a Top Performer and Compass Award Winner. Additionally, Fortune named State Farm one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies.

Our mission is to provide high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative.

James T. Shott & Associates insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies is seeking a paralegal to join our growing Costa Mesa, California Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a typical day as a Paralegal involves supporting 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. Hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.
LOCATION: 611 Anton Boulevard Suite 900, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist attorneys in handling assigned case files and delivering other legal services under attorney supervision
• Assist attorneys with discovery related responsibilities
• Reviewing medical records and preparing treatment summaries
• Drafting pleadings/motions/reports
• Prepare cases for court appearances, depositions, and trial including contacting experts/clients along with preparing trial documents.

Qualifications

Please only apply for this position if you meet the minimum requirements.

• Previous Experience preferred
• • 1+ years of recent civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense or personal injury
  • Candidates with medical malpractice and worker's compensation experience will be considered
  • Background in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation to include preparing trial documents, and drafting motions/pleadings/reports
  • Experience reviewing medical records and completing medical summaries is a plus
  • Familiarity with California Civil Court Rules and Procedures
• Key Skills required:
  • 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
  • Legal research
• Technology/software experience required
  • Strong software/technical skills
  • Working knowledge of a Case Management system
  • Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system
• Education requirements including licensing and certifications
  • Prior litigation or paralegal experience, paralegal degree/certificate/certification, medical training, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree is required
  • Candidates must meet the California Business & Professions Code 6450 for paralegal requirement

Additional Details:

• 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.
• For Los Angeles candidates: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories
• For San Franciso candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

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: $70,000 - $90,000
• • 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

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!

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