Overview
Shared Services Paralegal Jobs in Bloomington, IL at State Farm
Are you a seasoned litigation paralegal eager to make a difference? Join the team at Koller Baker & Associates, where your expertise will play a crucial role in supporting clients during their toughest challenges. As a premier personal injury firm, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal representation, and we’re seeking a talented litigation paralegal to help our attorneys fight for justice on behalf of those who have been harmed. If you’re passionate about the law and bring a strong background in litigation, we want to hear from you!
Compensation:
$55,000 – $65,000 + bonuses
Responsibilities:
Oversee all legal calendar deadlines and case milestones for the firm.
Coordinate legal appointments, court appearances, and related tasks efficiently.
Effectively prioritize and manage case workloads.
Handle and prioritize client communications via phone and email.
Update and maintain client records in the firm’s case management system.
Organize both physical and electronic client case files with meticulous attention to detail.
Accurately draft legal documents for meetings, depositions, and hearings.
Prepare discovery materials and respond to discovery requests.
Assist attorneys with legal research and cite-checking tasks.
Conduct thorough factual investigations and analyze case issues.
Keep clients proactively updated on case progress.
Communicate with courts, couriers, and litigation support vendors as necessary.
Support all phases of case preparation, from discovery to trial.
Prepare trial binders and manage trial exhibit coordination with accuracy.
Qualifications:
Over 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in insurance bad faith cases.
A Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification are preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 365 and familiar with office equipment such as multi-line phone systems, desktop computers, fax machines, and scanners/printers.
Highly organized, efficient, and skilled at prioritizing tasks.
A positive, solution-focused problem solver.
A collaborative team player, willing to take on tasks as needed.
Strong written communication abilities, ensuring consistency, attention to detail, and professionalism.
About Company
At Koller Baker & Associates, we pride ourselves on being a personal injury firm composed of a diverse team with a wide range of talents and specialties. This rich tapestry of experience enables us to approach each client’s unique situation with the personalized care and unwavering focus they deserve. Our collective expertise allows us to provide comprehensive and empathetic legal representation, ensuring that every client receives the highest service tailored to their needs. At Koller Baker & Associates, we are dedicated to advocating for clients with passion and precision.
Title: Shared Services Paralegal
Company: State Farm
Location: Bloomington, IL
