Paralegal

Job Posted 3/12/2025

State Farm

Atlanta, GA 30332

Category Legal

Full-Time

Job Description

Overview

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. Come join a team and do some good!

Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential

Responsibilities

Lynn Leonard & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance companies, is seeking paralegals to join our growing Atlanta GA office in January of 2025. Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of civil litigation and insurance defense experience, the ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and the ability to prioritize workload in a time sensitive environment. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, supporting at least two litigation attorneys with discovery responses, obtaining and sending documents to experts for review, medical summaries, and trial preparation. Hours for this position are 8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M., Monday-Friday. For a successful work environment, you will be asked to have a reliable source of internet for your time working from home or virtually. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.

We enjoy and active, busy civil trial practice. We provide a congenial, team-oriented professional work environment with skilled support staff.

Office Location: 5555 Glenridge Connector, Atlanta GA

Qualifications

Previous Experience required:

3+ years of recent paralegal civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense or personal injury
Candidates with medical malpractice and worker's compensation experience will be considered
Background in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation, and drafting motions/pleadings
Familiarity with Civil Court Rules and Procedures
Experience reviewing medical records and completing medical summaries

Key Skills required:

Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, prioritize workload, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively
Strong written communication skills, attention to detail

Technology/software experience required:

Strong software/technical skills
Working knowledge of a Case Management system
Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system

Education requirements including licensing and certifications:

Prior 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.

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: $ 53,901.75-$72,000.00

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 15% of base salary (results may vary year to year).

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
Stay Well! Focus on you and your family's health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
Take a Little "You" Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits , locations , and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

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