Legal Secretary
State Farm is a Fortune 50 company dedicated to helping people and investing in communities. They are seeking a Legal Secretary to support attorneys with various legal procedures, including calendaring, scheduling, and filing, while interacting with clients and courts throughout the litigation process.ResponsibilitiesApply specialized knowledge of legal proceduresCalendar management, processing mail, electronic/paper filingSchedule litigation events, including depositions, mediations and hearingsDrafting routine correspondence and legal documentsSkills1 years of recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience preferably in insurance defense or personal injuryKnowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirementsCalendaring and scheduling experience within a legal environmentStrong organizational skills, prioritizing urgent and non-urgent tasks (items with deadlines, handling demands), multitaskingE-filing experienceAbility to adapt to a corporate law environmentStrong written and oral communication skills (proofreading, attention to detail, formatting)Accurate typing skillsWorking knowledge of Indiana electronic filing systemWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteWorking knowledge of Case Management systemWorking knowledge of Document Storage systemApplicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediatelyKnowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirement (strongly preferred)BenefitsRobust health and wellbeing programsMultiple healthcare plan options100% coverage for in-network preventative careAccess to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionalsEducational benefits like industry leading training programsTop-notch tuition assistance programsEmployee resource groupsMentoringFertility/IVF/adoption assistanceCollege coachingNational discount programsInteractive monthly financial workshopsFree financial coachingGenerous time off policiesInitially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leavePaid holidaysCelebration dayLife leave (40 hours/year)Bereavement leaveCommunity service/education support daysMatching Gift ProgramGood Neighbor Grant ProgramEmployee Assistance Fund401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salaryCompany OverviewAt State Farmยฎ, our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. It was founded in 1922, and is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.statefarm.com/careers.