Litigation Paralegal

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. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most. Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential 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. Gregory Helfrich & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Paralegal to join the Summit, New Jersey Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a Paralegal supports attorneys with drafting, serving, and responding to discovery, as well as trial preparation. 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 8:30am - 5:00pm.   LOCATION:  180 River Road Summit, NJ 07901  The team is comprised of multiple roles and levels including Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal.   Paralegal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist attorneys in discovery, pre-trial matters, and trial preparation Assist attorneys in handling assigned case files and delivering other legal services under attorney supervision Prepare cases for court appearances, depositions, and trial including contacting experts and clients Prepare medical record summaries, billing summaries, and medical chronologies Draft motions, pleadings, and status reports Qualifications Please only apply for this position if you meet the minimum requirements.  Previous experience required 3+ years of recent civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense or personal injury Prior paralegal experience, litigation Background in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation, and drafting motions/pleadings Familiarity with New Jersey court rules and procedures preferred Experience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies 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 Experience using Adobe Bookmarking 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 Additional Details Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully