Legal Secretary

State Farm • Diamond Bar, CA

412d • $57,075 - $70,000

About The Position

The Legal Secretary position at State Farm involves providing essential support to attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes, including calendaring, scheduling, and electronic filing. The position offers opportunities for professional development and advancement while working in a collaborative office setting. The role is classified as hybrid, requiring both in-office and virtual work, with a future relocation planned for the office.

Requirements

• 1-7 years of recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience, preferably in insurance defense or personal injury.
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience with e-filing and calendaring in a legal environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including proofreading and attention to detail.
• Accurate typing skills and technology/software experience.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with local court electronic filing systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• Experience with Case Management and Document Storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in a high-volume litigation environment.
• Manage calendars and schedule litigation events such as depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Process mail and handle electronic filing of legal documents.
• Propound discovery and prepare deposition notices for expert witnesses.
• Interact with clients, courts, and counsel throughout the litigation process.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual raises and bonuses.
• Robust health and wellbeing programs with multiple healthcare plan options.
• Educational benefits including tuition assistance and industry-leading training programs.
• Generous time off policies including parental leave, paid holidays, and community service days.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions up to 7% of salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees