Paralegal

State Farm; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,062 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raise and bonus

Health and wellbeing programs

Education benefits

Generous time off policies

401(k) plan with company contributions

Job summary

State Farm is seeking a Paralegal in San Diego to support attorneys with civil litigation tasks, including discovery, trial preparation, and case management. This hybrid role offers career development and involves working both in the office and virtually.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong organizational skills. State Farm provides competitive compensation, annual raises, and comprehensive benefits to promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or personal injury.
• Prior paralegal experience in litigation.
• Background in drafting discovery responses and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with California court rules.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with discovery and trial preparation.
• Assist attorneys in managing case files.
• Prepare cases for court appearances and depositions.
• Review medical records and prepare chronologies.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal degree/certificate

Medical training or relevant coursework

Tools

Case Management software

Document Storage system

Evermap

Adobe Bookmarking

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

Paralegal supports attorneys with drafting, serving, and responding to discovery, as well as trial preparation. The role provides diversity of work and career development. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Location: 3131 Camino del Rio North, San Diego, CA.

The team includes Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal roles.

Paralegal responsibilities include:

• 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

Previous experience required:

• 2+ 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 California court 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 detail

Technology/software experience required:

• Strong software/technical skills
• Experience using Evermap and/or 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
• Candidates must meet the California Business & Professions Code 6450 for paralegals requirements

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.
• 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.

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: $62,062.00 - $91,000.00
  • 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. Below are the benefits designed to give you flexibility:

• 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!