What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at State Farm?
Overview
We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!
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. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.
We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!
Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team!
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 Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
Responsibilities
In-house counsel for State Farm Insurance Company is seeking a Paralegal for our Riverside, California office. Competitive candidates will have relevant experience in personal injury defense or insurance defense with knowledge regarding litigation procedures, local court rules, discovery, trial preparation, law and motion, and medical record summaries. The position requires a paralegal certificate or paralegal degree or BA; excellent communication, technology, writing, and analytical skills; experience working in a paperless environment; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; ability to communicate with clients in a knowledgeable, professional and compassionate manner. The qualified candidate must be reliable, dedicated and team-oriented with professional appearance and demeanor. The selected individual will be considered a hybrid employee, spending required time in the office with some optional opportunities to work in a virtual environment at times. Work arrangements are subject to change over time based on business needs.
We Are Looking for Candidates With:
We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!
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. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.
We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!
Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team!
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 Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
Responsibilities
In-house counsel for State Farm Insurance Company is seeking a Paralegal for our Riverside, California office. Competitive candidates will have relevant experience in personal injury defense or insurance defense with knowledge regarding litigation procedures, local court rules, discovery, trial preparation, law and motion, and medical record summaries. The position requires a paralegal certificate or paralegal degree or BA; excellent communication, technology, writing, and analytical skills; experience working in a paperless environment; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; ability to communicate with clients in a knowledgeable, professional and compassionate manner. The qualified candidate must be reliable, dedicated and team-oriented with professional appearance and demeanor. The selected individual will be considered a hybrid employee, spending required time in the office with some optional opportunities to work in a virtual environment at times. Work arrangements are subject to change over time based on business needs.
- PLEASE NOTE: The office is currently located in Riverside, CA. It is expected that the office will be relocated to Ontario, CA later this year. Same hybrid model would apply.
- Assists attorneys in discovery and pre-trial matters under attorney supervision
- Assists attorneys in handling assigned case files and delivering other legal services under attorney supervision
- Performs other duties as assigned
We Are Looking for Candidates With:
- Experience in insurance defense or personal injury is preferred
- Prior litigation or paralegal experience, paralegal degree/certificate/certification, medical training, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree is required
- Familiarity with Court Rules and Procedures
- Strong computer skills and experience working in an electronic/digital environment in particular Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
- Basic legal writing and research skills and knowledge of proper formats and citations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
- Degree or certificate REQUIRED
- Candidates must meet the California Business & Professions Code 6450 for paralegals requirements
- **Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for US work authorization for this opportunity.
- Potential salary range: $58,183.13-$80,000 (compensation offered will be based on experience)
- Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary (results may vary from year to year)#SFPL
Salary : $58,183 - $80,000