Paralegal IL

ParalegalAny additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.US-IL-ChicagoJob ID: 2025-40541Type: Regular Full Time# of Openings: 1Category: Legal, Compliance, and Risk ManagementChicago, ILOverviewBeing 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!ResponsibilitiesAs 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 Worlds 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.Michael D. Gallo insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Paralegal to join the Chicago, Illinois Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a typical day as a Paralegal involves supporting 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 of operation are either 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30-5:00pm hoursThe office is located at: 120 North LaSalle, Chicago, IllinoisRequirements Assists attorneys in discovery and pre-trial matters under attorney supervisionAssists attorneys in handling assigned case files and delivering other legal services under attorney supervisionPrepare cases for court appearances, depositions, and trial including contacting experts and clientsTrial preparation and possible assistance in court at trialInvolvement with medical record collection, medical record and billing summaries and medical chronologiesDrafts motions and pleadingsQualificationsPrevious Experience requiredPrefer 3-6 years of recent civil litigation experience, specifically in insurance defense, medical malpractice, or personal injuryPrior paralegal experience, litigationBackground in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation and drafting motions/pleadingsFamiliarity with Court Rules and ProceduresExperience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologiesKey Skills required:Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, prioritize workload, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectivelyStrong written communication skills, attention to detailExperience using Evermap and/or Adobe Bookmarking is helpfulTechnology/software experience requiredStrong software/technical skillsWorking knowledge of a Case Management systemWorking Knowledge of a Document Storage systemEducation requirements including licensing and certificationsPrior litigation or paralegal experience, paralegal degree/certificate/certification, medical training, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree is required 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.Hybrid work environment.Travel is not required.#SFPL PM22 #LI-SK2PI263827879

Created: 2025-02-24