Legal Secretary

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Job 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 team and do some good! Khakis optional .

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 page for more information on our and the of joining the State Farm team!

Responsibilities:
Linda M. Villarreal & Associates, a growing staff counsel program for State Farm Mutual Automobile Company, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team in Houston, Texas. We hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. Candidates must be detail-oriented, adaptable, and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced electronic environment.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to calendaring/scheduling for multiple attorneys, electronic filing with the courts, pulling docket control orders, and routine legal correspondence. This is a hybrid role working Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Qualifications:
3-5 years of recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience, preferably in an Insurance Defense environment
• Familiarity with rules and procedures of District Clerks and knowledge of service and filing requirements is necessary
• Experience with E-filing with Texas Court system
• Proficiency in software technology, tools, and case management system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual skills are preferred but not required

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity

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