Legal Secretary

at  State Farm

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! Khakis optional…

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  Responsibilities:
  Michael D. Gallo and Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Secretary for the Chicago, IL office. Duties include assistant to and partnership with attorneys, scheduling depositions, maintaining the integrity of the litigation file in our case management system, scanning documents, strong interaction w/clients, and outside counsel. Must possess strong work ethic and team spirit. Must have strong working knowledge and ability to prepare P.I. documents; Must understand the court system; Must possess strong written and oral communication. Proficiency in computer literacy a must. Ability to provide Remarkable Customer Service to our clients and claims partners. The qualified candidate must be reliable, dedicated, team-oriented and professional. The selected individual will be considered a hybrid employee, spending required time in the office with some optional opportunities to work in a virtual environment at times. Work arrangements are subject to change over time based on business needs.
  Qualifications:

We Are Looking for Candidates With:

• 5+ years’ of personal injury litigation experience is preferred
• Proficiency in software technology, tools, and case management software
• Experience in E-Filing with court system
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirement
• Ability to adapt to a corporate law environment
• **Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for US work authorization for this opportunity.

Please refer the Job description for details