Legal Secretary

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Sarah C. Varghese & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the New York PIP Team in our Jericho Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a typical day as a Legal Secretary involves supporting attorneys in a fast-paced high-volume environment. Duties include assisting with arbitration submissions, preparing answers/motions, and electronic filing. The office allows for collaborative environments with access to peer mentors. This role provides diversity of work and the opportunity for development/advancement. This role will interact with clients, courts, counsel throughout the litigation process on behalf of the attorney. Hours for this position on 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 in 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

Responsibilities

• Applies specialized knowledge of legal procedures
• Preparing arbitration submissions
• Preparing motions and answers
• Electronic Filing

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• Previous Experience Required
  • 2+ years of No-Fault defense or personal injury experience
  • Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirements
• Key Skills Required
  • Experience preparing arbitration submissions, answers, and motions
  • Experience with AAA Arbitrations and New York E-filing procedures and redaction
  • Strong organizational skills, prioritizing urgent and non-urgent tasks (items with deadlines, handling demands), multitasking
  • Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirement (preferred not required)
  • Ability to adapt to a corporate law environment
  • Strong written and oral communication skills (proofreading, attention to detail, formatting)
  • Team focused approach to work and willingness to assist others
  • Reputation for high standards in terms of work ethic, professionalism, teamwork, and attitude
• Technology/Software Experience Required
  • Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form
  • Working knowledge of a Case Management system
  • Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Adobe Professional
  • Working knowledge of New York E-Filing 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.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Hours are M-F 8:30 AM-5:00 PM or 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
• Travel not required.
• Potential Salary Range: $64,857.81-$67,000.00 ((starting salary will be based on background and experience)
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 16% of base salary (results may vary from year to year)

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