Legal Secretary

Overview 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. Come join a #1 team and do some good! 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! Responsibilities 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. Lynn Leonard & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Sandy Springs, Georgia Claim Litigation office. The typical day involves supporting attorneys with calendaring and scheduling, processing mail, and electronic/paper filing. The office supports collaborative environments with access to peer mentors. This role provides diversity of work and opportunities for development/advancement. The role interacts with clients, courts, and counsel throughout the litigation process on behalf of the attorney. The position is classified as a hybrid role, requiring time 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 are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. LOCATION: 5555 Glenridge Connector, Sandy Springs, GA 30342 The team is comprised of Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal roles. Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary include: Apply specialized knowledge of legal procedures Calendar management, processing mail, electronic/paper filing in Georgia Schedule litigation events, including depositions, mediations and hearings Qualifications Please only apply for this position if you meet the minimum requirements. Previous Experience Required 3-5 years of recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience preferably in insurance defense or personal injury Key Skills Required Calendaring and scheduling experience within a legal environment Strong organizational skills, prioritizing urgent and non-urgent tasks (items with deadlines, handling demands), multitasking E-filing experience Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirements (strongly preferred) Ability to adapt to a corporate law environment Strong written and oral communication skills (proofreading, attention to detail, formatting) Accurate typing skills Technology/Software Experience Required Working knowledge of Georgia electronic filing system (Peachcourt, Odyssey, and File & Serve ideally) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Working knowledge of Case Management system Working knowledge of Document Storage system 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. 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: $55,000.00 - $72,000.00 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 Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus. Stay Well! Health and wellbeing programs; State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium with multiple plan options and 100% coverage for in-network preventative care. Develop and Grow! Educational benefits including training programs, tuition assistance, mentoring. Plan Ahead! Benefits such as fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, discount programs, financial workshops, and more; 401(k) with company contributions up to 7%. Take a Little “You” Time! Generous time off policies including up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, life leave, bereavement leave, and community service days. Give Back! Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund. Finish Strong! Free financial advising and retirement plan 401(k) with company contributions. Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team! #SFPL #J-18808-Ljbffr