Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal

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

and Risk Management Position Type Regular Full Time Req ID 42432

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

Paralegals 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 Paralegal supports attorneys with drafting,

serving, and responding to discovery, medical chronologies / billing

summaries, preparing various reports for claim partners, and trial

preparation including expert production. The office allows for

collaborative environments with experienced peer mentors. There are

no billable hours in this opportunity. This role provides diversity

of work and the opportunity for career development. This role will

interact with clients, experts, and witnesses throughout the

litigation process. 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 Paralegal

responsibilities include, but are not limited to Assist attorneys

in handling assigned case files and delivering other legal services

under attorney supervision Assist attorneys with discovery related

responsibilities Preparing reports Preparing medical

chronologies / billing summaries Prepare cases for court appearances,

depositions, and trial including contacting experts and clients

Qualifications Please only apply for this position if you meet the

minimum requirements. Previous Experience preferred / required3-15

years of recent civil litigation experience, preferably in an

insurance defense or personal injury environment Background in

drafting discovery responses and trial preparation Experience

preparing medical chronologies / billing summaries Familiarity with

Georgia Civil Court Rules and Procedures Key Skills requiredStrong

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 Legal research Technology / software experience requiredStrong

software / technical skills Working knowledge of a Case Management

system Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system Education

requirements including licensing and certificationsPrior 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 : $53,901.25 - $78,000.00

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 to15% 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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