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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
- Scheduling and confirming appointments
- Managing calendars and e-mails for multiple attorneys
- Drafting pleadings
- Drafting and sending routine legal correspondence
- Electronic filing with the courts
- Pulling signed orders
- Communicating with clients
Qualifications
Please only apply for this position if you meet the minimum requirements.
Previous Experience Preferred
- Recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience preferably in insurance defense or personal injury
Key Skills Required
- Calendaring and scheduling experience within a legal environment
- Strong organizational skills, prioritizing urgent and non-urgent tasks (items with deadlines, handling demands), multitasking
- E-filing experience in Texas
- Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirements (strongly preferred)
- Ability to adapt to a corporate law environment
- Strong written and oral communication skills (proofreading, attention to detail, formatting)
- Accurate typing skills
Technology/Software Experience Required
- Working knowledge of Texas electronic filing system
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of Case Management system
- Working knowledge of Document Storage system
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: $57,074.88 - $65,000.00
- 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 9% 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! Health plans with State Farm coverage, including vision, dental, telemedicine, and mental health support.
- Develop and Grow! Educational benefits like tuition assistance, training programs, mentoring.
- Plan Ahead! Retirement planning, 401(k) with company contributions, and other financial planning resources.
- Take a Little “You” Time! Generous time-off policies including holidays and leave options.
- Give Back! Matching Gift Program and community support programs.
- Finish Strong! Free financial advisory services and a 401(k) plan with company contributions.
Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Legal
- Industries: Insurance
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