Insurance Defense Paralegal
Company: State Farm Careers
Location: Dania
Posted on: April 27, 2025
Job Description:
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!
Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential
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. -Nicholas J. Ryan & Associates,
in-house insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance
Companies, is seeking a Paralegal to join the Fort Lauderdale Claim
Litigation office. While every day can provide different
experiences and opportunities, a Paralegal supports attorneys with
drafting, serving, and responding to discovery, as well as trial
preparation. 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. - -LOCATION: 110
S. E. 6th Street, 110 Tower, Suite 2100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
-Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Assist attorneys in discovery and pre-trial matters under
attorney supervision
- Assist attorneys in handling assigned case files and delivering
other legal services under attorney supervision
- Prepare cases for court appearances and trial including
contacting experts and clients
- Draft motions and pleadings
Qualifications
Previous experience:
5+ years of recent civil litigation
experience, preferably insurance defense, medical malpractice or
personal injuryPrior paralegal experience, litigationBackground in
drafting discovery responses, trial preparation, and drafting
motions/pleadingsFamiliarity with Florida -court rules and
proceduresKey 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, attention to
detailTechnology/software experience required
- Strong software/technical skills
- Experience using Evermap and/or Adobe Bookmarking
- Working knowledge of a Case Management system
- Working Knowledge of a Document Storage systemEducation
requirements including licensing and certifications
- Prior litigation or paralegal experience, paralegal
degree/certificate/certification, medical training, or relevant
coursework or legal studies degreeAdditional 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. #SFPL PM22 #LI-SK2
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: $53,901.25 - $82,000.00
- 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 15% of base salaryAt 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! 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. You can also start a savings account
or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit
Union!
- 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 page for more information on our , , and
the of joining the State Farm team!PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare,
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