Paralegal

State Farm; Bloomington, Chicago (IL, IL); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raise & bonus

Healthcare premium coverage

Tuition assistance

Mentoring programs

Parental leave & life events

Generous time off

Matching Gift Program

Good Neighbor Grant

Employee Assistance Fund

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, a Fortune 50 company, invites you to join our Law Department as a paralegal in the Litigation Unit. The selected candidate will be located in Bloomington, IL at State Farm Corporate Headquarters or the Chicago, IL Claim Litigation office and will work with a team to assist in investigation, discovery, and factual research, communicating directly with clients.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence and remote work; candidates should have

Qualifications

• Paralegal degree or certificate required.
• 3+ years civil litigation experience preferred.
• Experience in a legal environment with strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in investigation, discovery, and factual research.
• Communicate directly with clients and work with a team on projects.
• Hybrid role requiring time in office and remote work.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management software

Database usage

Microsoft Office

Education

Paralegal degree/certificate

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

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!

Responsibilities

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, a Fortune 50 company, is offering an opportunity to join our Law Department as a paralegal in our Litigation Unit. The candidate selected for this role will be located in Bloomington, IL at State Farm Corporate Headquarters or the Chicago, IL Claim Litigation office. The selected individual will work with a team to assist in investigation, discovery, and factual research, will communicate and work directly with clients, and may participate in projects. Candidates should possess significant attention to detail with accuracy, critical thinking skills, relationship building and communication skills, organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to handle competing priorities and work independently. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office in 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.

Locations Considered

• 1 State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, IL
• 120 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a paralegal, paralegal degree/certificate/certification, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree is required
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience is preferred
• Experience and understanding of working in a legal environment
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Technical proficiency with database usage, electronic document management, case management software, and Microsoft Office products

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately, employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity.

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: $56,000 - $84,000
  • 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!