Legal Secretary

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. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most. Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential 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 World’s 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. Lindsey W. Hunter & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Tempe, Arizona, Claim Litigation office. While everyday can provide different experiences and opportunities, a typical day as a Legal Secretary involves supporting attorneys with calendaring and scheduling, processing mail, and electronic/paper filing. The office allows for collaborative environments with experienced peer mentors. There are no billable hours in this opportunity. This role provides diversity of work and the opportunity for career development/advancement. This role will interact with clients, courts, and counsel throughout the litigation process on behalf of the attorney. 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. Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.  LOCATION :  1501 West Fountainhead, Suite 390, Tempe, AZ 85282 The team is comprised of multiple roles and levels including Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal.     Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Apply specialized knowledge of legal procedures   Calendar management, processing mail, electronic/paper filing Schedule litigation events, including depositions, mediations and hearings Qualifications Please only apply for this position if you meet the minimum requirements. Previous experience required: 2-5 years of recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience preferably in insurance defense or personal injury   Key Skills Required: Calendaring and scheduling experience within a legal environment Strong organizational skills, prioritizing urgent and non-urgent tasks (items with deadlines, handling demands), and multi-tasking E-filing experience Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirement (strongly preferred) Ability to adapt to a corporate law environment Strong written communication skills (proofreading, attention to detail, formatting)  Accurate typing skills       Technology/software experience required: Working knowledge of Arizona electronic filing system Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite   Working knowledge of a Case Management system Working Knowledge of a 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.   Our Benefits Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour