Legal Administrative Support - State Farm

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. . . 

Starting Salary is $53,523.44-$55,000.00 and potential yearly incentive pay up to 9%. Salary offered is dependent on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience. Because work-life-balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week! 

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:

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 Worlds 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.

Sarah C. Varghese & Associates insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Administrative Support team member to join our expanding New York No-Fault office in Jericho, NY. This is an excellent entry level opportunity for individuals seeking to gain legal experience with a focus on growth and career development. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a typical day involves providing administrative assistance to Attorneys, Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, and Leadership with a variety of administrative tasks in a fast-paced civil litigation environment. The office allows for collaborative environments with access to team members for support.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Opening and closing electronic case matter files
• Electronic submissions on arbitration matters
• Updating trial and arbitration calendars
• Communicating with Claim partners
• Running reports in case management software
• Tracking data in Excel
• Other tasks as assigned

We enjoy an active, busy civil trial practice in a congenial, team-oriented professional atmosphere. Our cases are managed in an electronic environment with a focus on the use of technology and a continuous process and workflow improvement mindset.  

Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM or 9:00-AM-5:30 PM. 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.
Location:  300 Jericho Quadrangle, Suite 260, Jericho, NY 11753

• Previous Experience required
  • Experience in a legal environment is preferred
  • Office environment experience preferred
  • Strong customer service background
  • Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirements preferred

• Key Skills required

  • Strong organizational skills, prioritizing, decision making, multitasking, time management and proactivity

  • Strong written and oral communication skills (attention to detail, accuracy of data entry)

  • Accurate typing skills needed

• Technology/software experience required

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and Adobe is required

  • Working knowledge of Case Management system

  • Working knowledge of Document Storage system

 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.