Legal Secretary Job at State Farm in Bala Cynwyd

Legal Secretary at State Farm

A Legal Secretary at State Farm supports attorneys in civil defense litigation by managing calendars, scheduling litigation events, processing mail, and handling electronic and paper filing. The role requires specialized legal knowledge, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with legal software systems. It is a hybrid position located in Philadelphia, offering opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative corporate law environment.

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

Amy F. Loperfido & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Philadelphia Claim Litigation office. A typical day as a Legal Secretary involves supporting attorneys with calendaring and scheduling, processing mail, and electronic/paper filing. The office allows for collaborative environments with access to peer mentors. This role provides diversity of work and the opportunity for development/advancement. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Hours for the position are Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

• Apply specialized knowledge of legal procedures
• Calendar management, processing mail, electronic/paper filing in all five surrounding counties
• Schedule litigation events, including depositions, mediations and hearings

Location

1500 Market Street, Suite 2400 Centre Square West, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Qualifications

Previous experience required

• 2+ years of recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience preferably in insurance defense or personal injury
• Prior experience in electronic and paper filing preferred in the five surrounding counties (Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks)

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
• 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 PA 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.
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Travel not required

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 – $66,000.00
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 9% of base salary

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in‑network preventative care, and you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more.
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry‑leading training programs, top‑notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more.
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time‑off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you.
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

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