Paralegal

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Paralegal The candidate assists attorneys in discovery and pre-trial matters under attorney supervision. Assists attorneys in handling assigned case files and delivering other legal services under attorney supervision. Assists attorneys in discovery, pre-trial matters and/or trial preparation. Drafts pleadings, motions, subpoenas, appellate pleadings, and other documents as assigned. Assists in trial preparation and strategy development, and actively participates in courtroom as attorney's assistant. Must have Litigation or paralegal experience, paralegal degree or certificate and/or medical training is required. Should have education, experience, and thorough understanding of litigation process in state of operation and local jurisdiction. Must have understanding of local, state and federal rules. Should have understanding and experience with medical records and terminology. Should have significant civil defense litigation and trial experience, as well as a working familiarity with court rules of procedure and other legal concepts. Background and experience in preparing draft discovery responses, preparing billing summaries, expert retention, and filing motions and pleadings is required. Insurance defense experience and undergraduate and/or paralegal certificate is preferred.

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Requisition ID: req3186.

Company info

Hiring Coordinator
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.
One State Farm Plaza
Bloomington, IL 61710