Paralegal

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Starting Salary is $58,183.13 - $80,000.00 annually. Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary (results may vary from year to year) Because work-life-balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week Salary offered is dependent on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience. 

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

In-house counsel for State Farm Insurance Company is seeking a Paralegal for our Riverside, California office. Competitive candidates will have relevant experience in personal injury defense or insurance defense with knowledge regarding litigation procedures, local court rules, discovery, trial preparation, law and motion, and medical record summaries. The position requires a paralegal certificate or paralegal degree or BA; excellent communication, technology, writing, and analytical skills; experience working in a paperless environment; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; ability to communicate with clients in a knowledgeable, professional and compassionate manner. The qualified candidate must be reliable, dedicated and team-oriented with professional appearance and demeanor. The selected individual will be considered a hybrid employee, spending required time in the office with some optional opportunities to work in a virtual environment at times. Work arrangements are subject to change over time based on business needs.

*PLEASE NOTE: The office is currently located in Riverside, CA. It is expected that the office will be relocated to Ontario, CA in first quarter of 2025. Same hybrid model would apply.

Responsibilities to include:

• Assists attorneys in discovery and pre-trial matters under attorney supervision
• Assists attorneys in handling assigned case files and delivering other legal services under attorney supervision
• Performs other duties as assigned

We Are Looking for Candidates With:

• Experience in insurance defense or personal injury is preferred
• Prior litigation or paralegal experience, paralegal degree/certificate/certification, medical training, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree is required
• Familiarity with Court Rules and Procedures
• Strong computer skills and experience working in an electronic/digital environment in particular Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Basic legal writing and research skills and knowledge of proper formats and citations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• Degree or certificate REQUIRED
• Candidates must meet the California Business & Professions Code 6450 for paralegals requirements
• **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.

Items of Note:

• For Los Angeles candidates: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
• For San Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records #SFPL
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