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.
Rachel S. Croke & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Administrative Support team member to join the Southfield, MI Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a typical day involves providing administrative assistance to Law Department colleagues including attorneys and leadership in a fast-paced civil litigation environment.
Responsibilities
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 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Legal Administrative Support responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide administrative support and assistance to Law Department colleagues, including rotation reception duties
- Processing mail
- New file intake
- Processing Medical Records/Bills/Subpoenas & Authorizations
- Generating Initial Pleadings and correspondence
- File/E-filing of Pleadings
- Assisting with outstanding discovery requests and generating initial discovery request shells
- Closing files
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
Previous experience preferred: Experience working in a legal and/or office environment, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Key skills required:
- Strong organizational skills, prioritizing, decision making, multitasking, time management, and proactivity
- Strong written and oral communication skills (attention to detail, accuracy of data entry)
- Willing to acquire, understand and effectively use new technologies
- Accurate typing skills
- Understanding of Filing/E-Filing Pleadings with the Court is a competitive advantage
- 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
Technology/software experience required:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of a Case Management system
- Working knowledge of a Document Storage system
Benefits
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: $47,100.93 - $57,000.00. 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 9% of base salary.
At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Our suite of benefits includes:
- Competitive pay and annual raise and bonus opportunities
- Robust health and wellbeing programs, including multiple healthcare plan options and 100% coverage for in-network preventative care
- Education benefits, including industry leading training programs and tuition assistance programs
- Generous time off policies, including up to 20 days annually, parental leave, paid holidays, and more
- Opportunities to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund
- Retirement planning, including a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary