Paralegal

Paralegal at State Farm summary :

The Paralegal at State Farm supports attorneys in civil litigation, primarily insurance defense and personal injury cases, by assisting with discovery, trial preparation, and drafting legal documents. This hybrid role involves collaboration with attorneys, clients, experts, and witnesses, requiring strong organizational and communication skills as well as proficiency with legal software and case management systems. The position demands prior litigation experience and familiarity with Texas court rules, providing opportunities for career development within a leading insurance and financial services company.

Overview

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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 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.

Linda M. Villarreal & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Paralegal to join the Houston, Texas Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a Paralegal supports 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.  Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. Hours for the position are Monday-Friday 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM or 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM.

LOCATION : : 1221 Lamar St., Houston, TX 77010

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Assist attorneys in discovery and pre-trial matters under attorney supervision
• Assist attorneys in handling assigned case files and delivering other legal services under attorney supervision
• Prepare cases for court appearances, depositions, and trial including contacting experts and clients
• Identify records to request from non-parties by reviewing file materials and discovery responses
• Draft motions and pleadings

Qualifications

Previous experience required

Key skills required

Technology / software experience required

Education requirements including licensing and certifications

Additional Details

Our Benefits

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

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!

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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