Insurance Defense Legal Secretary

Location US-GA-Athens Job Category Legal, Compliance,

and Risk Management Position Type Regular Full Time Req ID 42427

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 #1 team and do some good! Responsibilities

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. In 2024, the Leadership Council on Legal

Diversity named State Farm a Top Performer and Compass Award

Winner. Additionally, Fortune named State Farm one of the World’s

Most Admired Companies. Our mission is to provide high quality

legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic

thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need

self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic,

passionate, and communicative. Are you a motivated legal

professional eager to make your mark in a dynamic and innovative

environment? Nicholas Noble & Associates, our newly established

staff counsel office for State Farm is scheduled to open in January

of 2026. Our new office located in Athens, GA, is seeking talented

Legal Secretaries who are passionate about delivering exceptional

legal services and growing with us from the ground up. The new team

is comprised of multiple roles and levels including Leadership,

Attorney, Paralegal, Legal Secretary, and Legal Administrative

Support. While every day can provide different experiences and

opportunities, a typical day as a Legal Secretary involves

supporting attorneys with calendaring and scheduling, processing

mail, electronic / paper filing, and legal research. This role will

interact with clients, courts, counsel throughout the litigation

process on behalf of the attorney. The office allows for

collaborative environments with access to peer mentors. This role

provides diversity of work and the opportunity for

development / advancement. 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. Location : 150 W. Hancock, Athens, GA

Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary include but are not limited

to : Applies specialized knowledge of legal procedures Calendar

management, processing mail, electronic / paper filing, Scheduling

litigation events, including depositions, mediations, and hearings

Legal Research Qualifications Please only apply for this position

if you meet the minimum requirements. Previous Experience

preferred / required3-10 years of recent civil defense litigation

secretarial / assistant experience preferably in insurance defense or

personal injury preferred Knowledge of legal and medical

terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and

pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirements Key Skills

requiredCalendaring and scheduling experience within a legal

environment Strong organizational skills, prioritizing urgent and

non-urgent tasks (items with deadlines, handling demands),

multitasking E-filing experience with the court systems Ability to

adapt to a corporate law environment Strong written and oral

communication skills (proofreading, attention to detail,

formatting) Accurate typing skills needed Technology / Software

experience required Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Working knowledge of Case Management system Working knowledge of

Document Storage system 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 : $52,886.25 - $68,000.00 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. 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! #LI-RC1

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