Paralegal

Full-time

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Paralegal Needed for Exciting Opportunity with Law Firm in Fort Lauderdale

H1: Join Our Team as a Paralegal with Law Firm in Fort Lauderdale
H2: Competitive Salary and Benefits Available

State Farm, a Fortune 50 company, is seeking a skilled paralegal to join the team at Nicholas J. Ryan & Associates, the in-house counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading insurance and financial services company and gain valuable experience in the legal field.

The ideal candidate will have prior litigation or paralegal experience, a paralegal degree or certification, and a basic understanding of discovery and litigation procedures. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are a must, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, paperless environment. The paralegal will also need to be reliable, dedicated, and team-oriented with a professional demeanor.

Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the law firm offers a congenial and team-oriented work environment with skilled support staff. The paralegal will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, with some time spent in the office and some working from home.

In addition to a competitive salary, State Farm offers a variety of benefits including an annual financial award based on individual and enterprise performance, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and wellness initiatives. The company also values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a workforce that is engaged and creates a Good Neighbor culture.

Responsibilities for this role include assisting attorneys with file handling, drafting routine pleadings, discovery, motions, and other legal documents, and using trial presentation technology to assist with trial preparation and presentation. The paralegal will also need to have a basic understanding of medical terminology and records to assist with medical records collection and review.

If you are a qualified candidate with a passion for the legal field, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with State Farm's law firm in Fort Lauderdale. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can develop your skills and make a meaningful impact. Visit our Careers page for more information and to join our team today!

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist attorneys with file handling and legal document drafting
- Use basic knowledge of discovery and litigation process to support attorneys
- Review medical records and assist with medical records collection
- Develop skills in trial presentation technology to assist with trial preparation and presentation
- Work in a hybrid environment, with some time spent in office and some from home

Qualifications:

- Prior litigation or paralegal experience preferred
- Paralegal degree/certificate/certification, medical training, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree required
- Basic understanding of discovery and litigation procedures
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, paperless environment
- Reliable, dedicated, and team-oriented with a professional demeanor
- Eligible to lawfully work in the . without sponsorship
- Located in or willing to relocate to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Join our team at State Farm's law firm in Fort Lauderdale and take the next step in your legal career! We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can make a difference. Apply now and become a part of our team!

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Competitive benefits and pay, potential for annual financial award, volunteer events, tuition reimbursement, professional development, wellness initiatives.

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Excellent communication skills, knowledge of Insurance Defense Discovery procedures and litigation procedures, local court rules, software/technological skills, paperless work environment, time management, team-oriented, professional appearance and demeanor.

Paralegal degree/certificate/certification, medical training, relevant coursework or legal studies degree.

Visit the State Farm Careers page for more information.

Qualification and Experience Paralegal degree/certificate/certification, medical training, relevant coursework or legal studies degree.

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