Paralegal Job at State Farm, North Houston, TX

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  • State Farm
  • North Houston, TX

Job Description

Paralegal at State Farm summary:

The Paralegal supports attorneys by managing discovery processes, drafting legal documents, and preparing trial materials in a fast-paced electronic environment. This hybrid role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with case management and document storage systems. Candidates should have prior experience in insurance defense or personal injury law and be familiar with Texas civil procedures and medical records review.

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!


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Responsibilities

Linda M. Villarreal & Associates, staff counsel for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, is seeking Paralegals to join their growing team in Houston, Texas. Candidates must be detail-oriented, adaptable, able to prioritize workload, and can multi-task in a fast pace electronic environment. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assisting attorneys with conducting client discovery meetings, drafting written discovery objections and responses, drafting reports, drafting medical summaries/chronologies, assist with retaining experts and trial assistance. This is 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.

Office Location: 1221 Lamar St., Houston, TX 77010


Qualifications

Previous Experience required:

  • Prior paralegal experience, preferably insurance defense or personal injury
  • Background in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation, and drafting motions/pleadings
  • Familiarity with the Texas Rule of Civil Procedures
  • Experience reviewing medical records and completing medical summaries

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, 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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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: $70,373.88 - $85,000.00
    • 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 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! 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 State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits , locations , and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

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PandoLogic. Category:Legal, Keywords:Paralegal, Location:North Houston, TX-77315

Keywords:

Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Discovery, Trial Preparation, Legal Drafting, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury, Case Management, Medical Summary, Texas Civil Procedures

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