Litigation Paralegal

State Farm; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raise and bonus

Health and wellness programs

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

State Farm in Summit, NJ is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys in discovery, trial preparation, and case management for a litigation practice. The role is hybrid, requiring time in the Summit office and in a virtual setting, with standard hours Monday through Friday.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense or personal injury preferred), paralegal certification, and strong organizational and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense or personal injury
• Prior paralegal experience, litigation
• Background in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation, and drafting motions/pleadings
• Familiarity with New Jersey court rules and procedures preferred
• Experience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies
• Strong organizational and written communication skills
• Experience with Adobe Bookmarking, case management, and document storage systems

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in discovery, pre-trial matters, and trial preparation
• Assist attorneys in handling assigned case files and delivering legal services under attorney supervision
• Prepare cases for court appearances, depositions, and trial including contacting experts and clients
• Prepare medical record summaries, billing summaries, and medical chronologies
• Draft motions, pleadings, and status reports

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Written communication

Education

Paralegal degree/certificate

Tools

Adobe Bookmarking

Case Management system

Document Storage system

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. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.

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.

Gregory Helfrich & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Paralegal to join the Summit, New JerseyClaim 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: 180 River Road Summit, NJ 07901

The team is comprised of multiple roles and levels including Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal.

Paralegal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist attorneys in discovery, pre-trial matters, and trial preparation
• 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
• Prepare medical record summaries, billing summaries, and medical chronologies
• Draft motions, pleadings, and status reports

Qualifications

Please only apply for this position if you meet the minimum requirements.

Previous experience required

• 3+ years of recent civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense or personal injury
• Prior paralegal experience, litigation
• Background in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation, and drafting motions/pleadings
• Familiarity with New Jersey court rules and procedures preferred
• Experience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies

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
• Experience using Adobe Bookmarking
• 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

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.

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: $71,000- $80,000
  • 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!