Legal Administrative Support

About the role

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. James F. Butler & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Administrative Support role to join the Jericho, New York Claim Litigation office. The office is located at 300 Jericho Quadrangle, Suite 260, Jericho, NY 11753. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and assistance to Law Department colleagues, including rotation reception duties
• Processing mail
• Ordering/downloading records
• Preparing legal document and correspondence
• Reception area/phone responsibilities
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience required: office environment experience
• Legal office environment experience is preferred, but not required
• Strong customer service background
• Demonstrated ability to work and manage a high‑volume workload while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational skills, prioritizing, decision making, multitasking, time management, and proactivity
• Strong written and oral communication skills (attention to detail, accuracy of data entry)
• Accurate typing skills
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre‑trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirements is a competitive advantage
• Experience with medical records collection through subpoenas and/or authorizations is a competitive advantage
• Experience with New York E‑filing is a competitive advantage
• Technology/software experience required: accurate and efficient in an electronic environment; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of Adobe; working knowledge of a Case Management system; working knowledge of a Document Storage system
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with eligibility for an annual raise and bonus
• Robust health and wellbeing programs: State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium; multiple healthcare plan options including a high deductible plan; 100% coverage for in‑network preventative care; access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals
• Educational benefits: industry‑leading training programs, top‑notch tuition assistance, employee resource groups, mentoring
• Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching
• Option to start a savings account or consider financing through the State Farm Federal Credit Union
• Generous time off policies: up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, community service/education support days
• Ways to give back: Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, Employee Assistance Fund
• Retirement planning: free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary

Pay

Potential starting salary range: $56,042.19 – $58,000.00. Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience; the high end of the range is limited to applicants with significant relevant experience. Potential yearly incentive pay up to 9% of base salary.

Schedule

Hours for the position are Monday‑Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM. This is a hybrid role requiring time in the office.