Hybrid Insurance Defense Paralegal – Growth & Benefits

Lang Elektroinstallation; Jericho (NY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raise and bonus

Healthcare coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

State Farm in Jericho, NY is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys in discovery, pre-trial matters, and trial preparation for insurance defense and bodily injury cases. The role is hybrid, requiring time in the Jericho office and remote work as needed.

You'll collaborate with clients, experts, and witnesses, draft pleadings and motions, manage case files, and contribute to efficient litigation workflows under attorney supervision.

Qualifications

• 1-7 years of civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense or bodily injury environment
• Experience drafting discovery responses and trial preparation
• Ability to draft pleadings, routine motions, legal memoranda, litigation reports and medical summaries
• Familiarity with New York Civil Court Rules and Procedures
• Knowledge of medical terminology and records

Responsibilities

• 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, depositions, and trial including contacting experts and clients
• Draft motions, pleadings, litigation reports and medical summaries

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Drafting discovery responses

Trial preparation

New York Civil Court Rules

Medical terminology

Legal research

Strong organizational skills

Written communication

Education

Paralegal degree/certificate/certification

Medical training or relevant coursework

Tools

Case Management system

Document Storage system

Job description

State Farm in Jericho, NY is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys in discovery, pre-trial matters, and trial preparation for insurance defense and bodily injury cases. The role is hybrid, requiring time in the Jericho office and remote work as needed.

You'll collaborate with clients, experts, and witnesses, draft pleadings and motions, manage case files, and contribute to efficient litigation workflows under attorney supervision.