Legal Secretary

State Farm • Redlands, CA

413d • $57,075 - $70,000

About The Position

The Legal Secretary position at State Farm involves supporting attorneys in a fast-paced, high-volume environment within the Riverside Claim Litigation office. This hybrid role requires a blend of in-office and virtual work, with responsibilities including calendaring, scheduling, and processing legal documents. The position offers opportunities for professional development and advancement while interacting with clients, courts, and counsel throughout the litigation process.

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 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

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

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in a fast-paced high volume environment.
• Manage calendars and schedule litigation events, including depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Process mail and electronic filing of legal documents.
• Propound discovery and prepare deposition notices.
• File motions and pleadings.

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 and paid holidays.
• Retirement planning assistance with a 401(k) plan and company contributions.

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