Discovery Paralegal
US-MI-Southfield
Careers (External)
Req #: 42994
Type: Regular Full Time
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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! 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. Rachel S. Croke & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Discovery Paralegal to join the Detroit, Michigan Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, responsibilities for this role will include drafting first party discovery responses and preparing materials for production, including appropriate redactions. The ideal candidate will have experience with No-Fault law, knowledge of the civil litigation process, redacting materials, and drafting first party discovery responses. 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. 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-5:00 PM. LOCATION: 20750 Civic Center Drive Suite 400, Southfield, MI 48076-4132 The team is comprised of multiple roles and levels including Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal. Paralegal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Drafting first party discovery responses and preparing materials for production, including appropriate redactions Qualifications: Please only apply for this position if you meet the minimum requirements. Previous experience required * 1-5 years of prior litigation or paralegal experience * No Fault experience and knowledge of the civil litigation process * Ability to proactively manage a high volume of discovery and production material preparation with a detail-oriented focus * Demonstrated legal knowledge in the practice of litigation, specifically discovery * Familiarity with Michigan court rules and procedures 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 * 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.
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