Paralegal

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Linda M. Villarreal & Associates, staff counsel for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, is seeking Paralegals to join their growing team in Houston, Texas. Candidates must be detail-oriented, adaptable, able to prioritize workload, and can multi-task in a fast pace electronic environment. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assisting attorneys with conducting client discovery meetings, drafting written discovery objections and responses, drafting reports, drafting medical summaries/chronologies, assist with retaining experts and trial assistance. This is 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 some time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.

Office Location: 1221 Lamar St., Houston, TX 77010

Previous Experience required:

• Prior paralegal experience, preferably insurance defense or personal injury
• Background in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation, and drafting motions/pleadings
• Familiarity with the Texas Rule of Civil Procedures
• Experience reviewing medical records and completing medical summaries

Key Skills required:

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, prioritize workload, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively
• Strong written communication skills, attention to detail

Technology/software experience required:

• Strong software/technical skills
• Working knowledge of a Case Management system
• Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system

Education requirements including licensing and certifications:

• Prior litigation or paralegal experience, paralegal degree/certificate/certification, medical training, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree is required

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.

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