Paralegal

State Farm; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State Farm is seeking a Paralegal to join the Dallas, Texas Claim Litigation office. The role supports attorneys with discovery, pre-trial matters, and trial preparation in a hybrid work environment.

Candidates should have 3+ years civil litigation experience, familiarity with Texascourt rules, and experience drafting motions and pleadings. There are opportunities for career development within the team.

Qualifications

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

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
• Involvement with medical record collection, medical record and billing summaries, and medical chronologies
• Draft motions and pleadings

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

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.

Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential

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.

Eric Swanson & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Paralegal to join the Dallas, TexasClaim 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 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

LOCATION: 900 Jackson Street, Dallas, TX 75220

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

Paralegal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• Involvement with medical record collection, medical record and billing summaries, and medical chronologies
• Draft motions and pleadings

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 Texascourt rules and procedures
• 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