Legal Secretary - Military Veterans
at State Farm
Legal Secretary
US-NY-Jericho
Job ID: 2024-38628
Type: Regular Full Time
# of Openings: 3
Category: Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management
Jericho, NY
Overview
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Responsibilities
James F. Butler & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance companies, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Jericho, NY office. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to supporting two Attorneys with requesting and bookmarking medical records, discovery follow-up, e-filing, and drafting pleadings/motions. The most qualified candidates will have the ability to communicate effectively, work independently, and prioritize workload in a fast paced and time sensitive environment.
This is a hybrid position working Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The selected candidate should plan to spend time working both in the Jericho office and from home (if desired) as part of a hybrid work arrangement. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.
Based in Jericho, NY, we enjoy an active and busy civil trial practice. We provide a congenial, team-oriented, and professional work environment with skilled support staff.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-5 years of civil litigation experience preferably in insurance defense or personal injury environment
- Experience with medical record requests and discovery process
- Experience with New York E-filing procedures
- Experience drafting simple motions/pleadings
- Strong technical agility including proficiency in software technology and tools such as Microsoft Suite, Adobe Professional, and case management software
- Potential salary range: $64,857.81-$70,000
- Potential yearly incentive pay up to 6% of the base salary (results may vary year to year)
Competitive Benefits Including:
- 401k Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental/Vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Annual Merit Increases
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Initiatives
- For more details visit our Benefits Page
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity
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Jericho, NY
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