No-Fault Arbitration Paralegal
US-NY-Jericho
Careers (External)
Req #: 44496
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. Sarah C. Varghese & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a No-Fault Arbitration Paralegal to join the Jericho, NY Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a No-Fault Arbitration Paralegal is responsible for managing a high-volume caseload of PIP arbitration matters in a fast-paced environment providing high quality work. 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 8:30am-5:00pm or 9:00am-5:30pm. LOCATION: 300 Jericho Quadrangle, Suite 260, Jericho, NY 11753 The office is comprised of several roles and levels including Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal. No-Fault Arbitration Paralegal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Reviewing AR-1 submissions * Preparing Conciliations * Reviewing medical records * Appearing for AAA hearings * Drafting reports * Significant communication with claim partners Qualifications: Previous experience preferred: * 1-5 years of recent No-Fault paralegal experience, preferably in an insurance defense or personal injury environment * Experience as a No-Fault Claims Adjuster * Familiarity with Court and American Arbitration Association rules and procedures * Familiarity with New York Civil Court Rules and Procedures * Understanding of medical terminology, CPT Codes, Workers' Compensation Fee Schedule * Ability to draft pleadings, routine motions, discovery, and legal memoranda * Experience with discovery process * Legal research 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 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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