Paralegal

State Farm; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Educational benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

State Farm seeks a Paralegal to join the Westminster, Colorado office. The role supports attorneys in discovery, trial preparation, and case management within a collaborative team. Hybrid in-office and remote work is possible, with standard hours.

Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required; relocation and sponsorship are not offered. This position emphasizes legal research, document drafting, and client interaction in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in discovery and pre-trial matters under supervision.
• Handle assigned case files and deliver other legal services under supervision.
• Prepare cases for court appearances, depositions, and trial.
• Involve in medical record collection and chronology preparation.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and reports.

Skills

Civil litigation

Paralegal experience

Discovery drafting

Trial preparation

Motions & pleadings

Colorado court rules

Medical records review

Education

Paralegal degree/certificate

Legal studies degree

Medical training

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.

Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential

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.

Bradley J. Schulz & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Paralegal to join the Denver Claim Litigation office in Westminster, Colorado. 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 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

LOCATION:11080 Circle Point Road, Suite 400, Westminster, Colorado 80020

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 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, pleadings, and reports

Qualifications

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

Previous experience preferred

• 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 Coloradocourt 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 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.
• Application deadline is expected to close on 11/13/2026. Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline.

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: $62,062- $75,000
  • 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!