Legal Administrative Support

Legal Administrative SupportBeing 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.Grow your skills, grow your potential.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 World's 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.Elizabeth L. Edison & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Administrative Support role to join the Baltimore, Maryland Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a typical day involves providing administrative assistance to Law Department colleagues including attorneys and leadership in a fast-paced civil litigation environment. The office allows for collaborative environments with access to team members for support. This is an excellent entry level opportunity in a legal environment and provides diversity of work and the opportunity for career development. 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. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. Hours for the position are Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.Location: 210 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 300, Towson, MD 21204The team is comprised of multiple roles and levels including, Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal.Legal Administrative Support responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provide administrative support and assistance to Law Department colleagues, including rotation reception dutiesReception area/phone responsibilitiesProcessing mailNew file intakeOrdering/downloading recordsOther tasks as assignedQualifications:Previous experience preferredOffice environment experienceStrong customer service backgroundKey skills required:Strong organizational skills, prioritizing, decision making, multitasking, time management, and proactivityStrong written and oral communication skills (attention to detail, accuracy of data entry)Accurate typing skillsKnowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirements is a competitive advantageExperience with medical records collection through subpoenas and/or authorizations is a competitive advantageTechnology/software experience required:Working knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteWorking knowledge of a Case Management systemWorking knowledge of a Document Storage systemAdditional 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.Our benefits:Potential starting salary range: $49,555.17 - $52,582.49Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experienceHigh end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experiencePotential yearly incentive pay up to 9% of base salaryOn top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonusFocus 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!Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoringPlan 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!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!We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance FundPlan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary