Paralegal - North Houston - State Farm

Description

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

Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential

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, 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, 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

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

Previous experience required
3+ years of recent civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense or personal injury
Prior paralegal experience, litigation
Background in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation, and drafting motions/pleadings
Familiarity with Texas court rules and procedures
Experience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies
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
Technology/software experience required
Strong software/technical skills
Experience using Evermap and/or Adobe Bookmarking
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
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:
$62, $85,000.00

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 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.

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