Paralegal

Overview

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As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.

We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!

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Responsibilities

Gregory Helfrich & Associates is offering an opportunity to join a high performing insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies. Join a community of employees that are challenged, guided, and empowered. At State Farm, we help one another grow professionally and personally. It is part of who we are and have been since 1922. We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Summit, NJ CLC office, where we enjoy an active and busy civil trial practice. We provide a congenial, team-oriented, and professional work environment with skilled support staff.

The most qualified candidates will have the ability to communicate effectively, work independently, and prioritize workload in a fast paced and time sensitive environment. Regular business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The selected candidate will spend time working in the office, but with limited work from home days (if desired) as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This work arrangement could change over time based on our business needs.

General duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist the attorneys on PIP Defense Team with the handling of a significant volume of No-fault cases.
• Communicate with PIP Claim Representatives regarding information and documents needed to draft or annex to respondent's defenses.
• Draft sophisticated legal documents including Reply Briefs, Answers, Discovery Responses, and Answers to Interrogatories.
• Have basic understanding of medical terminology, medical records, medical testing, typical injuries and typical treatment.
• Review and prepare files for arbitration hearings.
• Review incoming mail, draft letters to claimant's attorneys
• Prepare post-hearing submissions and expert exchanges.

• No-Fault experience and/or litigation experience, paralegal degree, certificate and/or medical training.
• Ability to proactively manage a high-volume caseload, processing written discovery, reviewing medical records, preparing conciliations, etc.
• Experience with New Jersey E-filing/Forthright filing procedures
• Strong technical agility including proficiency in software technology and tools such as Microsoft Suite, Adobe Professional, and case management software
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, to interact with team member, clients, customers, courts, and vendors in a professional manner
• Ability to work with moderate supervision on clearly defined tasks and priorities
• 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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