Litigation Paralegal
US-NY-Jericho
Careers (External)
Req #: 41022
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 Worlds 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. Sarah C. Varghese & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our expanding New York No-Fault/PIP Office located in Jericho, NY. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a typical day as a Litigation Paralegal involves supporting attorneys with both No-Fault arbitration and litigation files. 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 person in 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. 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 approximately 60% of the time within the office. Hours for the position are M-F, 8:30 am-5:00 pm or 9:00 am-5:30 pm. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. Location: 300 Jericho Quadrangle, Suite 260, Jericho New York 11753 Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: * Arbitration Files * Preparing conciliation submissions under supervision of Attorneys * Communication with vendors * Expert witness involvement * Reviewing arbitration files for status updates * Significant communication with claim partners * Litigation Files * Involved in motion practice including drafting motions * Discovery related tasks * Assist in trial preparation * Significant communication with claim partners Qualifications: * Previous Experience required * * 3+ years of recent civil litigation experience, preferably with no-fault, insurance defense, or personal injury areas of law * Background in arbitration files * Background in drafting discovery responses, motion practice, and trial preparation * Familiarity with Civil 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 and attention to detail * Familiarity with AAA * 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 is required 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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