Paralegal Job at State Farm, Metairie, LA

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  • State Farm
  • Metairie, LA

Job Description

Overview

We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!

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. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.

We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!

Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits , locations and the process of joining the State Farm team!


Responsibilities

Frederick A. Miller & Associates, staff counsel for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, is seeking a Paralegal to join their team in New Orleans, Louisiana. Join a community of employees that are challenged, guided, and empowered. At State Farm, we help one another grow professionally and personally. It is part of who we are and have been since 1922.

Candidates must be detail-oriented, adaptable, able to prioritize workload, and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced electronic environment.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Using knowledge gained through extensive experience, paralegal degree and/or bachelor’s degree to assist attorneys with file handling.
  • Using education, experience, and thorough understanding of litigation process to assist attorneys in discovery, pre-trial matters and/or trial preparation to proactively move assigned files to conclusion.
  • Using understanding and experience with medical records and terminology to proactively identify new areas of discovery.
  • Using automation skills proactively to increase productivity and efficiency in management of cases to assist attorneys in trial preparation and/or presentation.
  • Using legal research and writing skills to draft motions and pleadings.
  • Assisting with trial preparation.

Qualifications

  • Experience as a paralegal in an insurance defense firm is preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills are required in this fast-paced work environment.
  • Working knowledge/experience utilizing the Louisiana Rules of Civil Procedure.
  • Working experience in answering discovery and drafting medical summaries/chronologies.
  • Strong software/technical skills including experience working in a case management system.
  • Experience working in an electronic/digital environment.

Additional Information:

  • Maintains paralegal competency by participation in continuing education programs
  • Must successfully complete orientation and training program as designated by the Managing Attorney or the Law Department
  • Travels via commercial transportation or driving to job related activities
  • May work irregular hours because of workload and nature of the work
  • 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 some time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.

**Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for US work authorization for this opportunity.

 

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