Medical Chronology Paralegal at State Farm

Bloomington, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

69000.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Independent Work, Prioritization, Multi-tasking, Effective Communication, Written Communication, Attention to Detail, Software Skills, Case Management, Document Storage, Adobe Bookmarking

Industry

Insurance

Description

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! 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. State Farm In-House Insurance Staff Counsel is seeking a Paralegal to join the Claim Litigation team. The selected candidates will be housed in Bloomington, IL. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, currently a typical day as a Paralegal involves supporting attorneys nationwide with reviewing medical records and bills along with preparing medical chronologies. The team allows for a collaborative environment with experienced peer mentors. There are no billable hours in this opportunity. This role provides diversity of work and the opportunity for career development to include future responsibilities such as discovery related tasks as well as trial preparation. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. The selected individual will be considered a hybrid employee, spending some time working in the office. 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 to 5:00 PM. Location: 1 State Farm Plaza Bloomington, IL Current Responsibilities of a Paralegal include but are not limited to: Preparing medical record and billing summaries Preparing medical chronologies Future Responsibilities of a Paralegal could also include: Discovery related responsibilities including initial drafting of reports Trial preparation Qualifications Please only apply for this position if you meet the minimum requirements. Previous Experience preferred: Recent experience in injury claims, litigation, or paralegal tasks is preferred Recent civil litigation paralegal experience Background in reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies and/or analyzing medical records 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 Working knowledge of a Case Management system Working knowledge of a Document Storage System Working knowledge of Adobe Bookmarking Education, including licensing and certifications: Prior litigation or paralegal experience, paralegal degree/certificate/certification, medical training (i.e. nursing) or relevant coursework, or legal studies degree is preferred, but not 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-$69,000.00 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 15% 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!

Responsibilities

The Paralegal will support attorneys nationwide by reviewing medical records and bills, as well as preparing medical chronologies. The role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for career development, including future responsibilities in discovery and trial preparation.