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State Farm

Legal Secretary

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary include, but are not limited to: * Apply specialized ... in insurance defense or personal injury Key skills required: * Calendaring and scheduling ...

State Farm

Legal Secretary

Saint Petersburg, FL · Hybrid

$42K - $57K/yr

Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary include, but are not limited to: * Apply specialized ... in insurance defense or personal injury Key skills required: * Calendaring and scheduling ...

BLUE WILLIAMS, LLC

Litigation Secretary

Metairie, LA · On-site

$53K - $60K/yr

Established Metairie law firm seeks an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of insurance defense experience. Experience in employment law and ...

Germer PLLC

Legal Secretary

Austin, TX

$43K - $59K/yr

Germer PLLC, an established law firm, is searching for a qualified Legal Secretary to support 1 principal attorney and 4 associate attorneys in our Insurance/Personal Injury Defense, Products ...

Talis Group, Inc.

Legal Secretary

Louisville, KY · On-site

$70K - $84K/yr

Our client is hiring a Legal Secretary to support two attorneys in civil defense litigation. This ... insurance, long-term disability, and more. Salary range: $70,000-$85,000 depending on years of ...

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Wilke & Botero, Attorneys at Law

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Legal Assistant

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

Boca Raton Insurance Defense Law Firm is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of full-time in office Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary. The law firm offers a competitive salary that is ...

Zurich Insurance Group

Legal Secretary

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$45K - $61K/yr

The Staff Legal Secretary performs a broad range of administrative and secretarial support for three insurance defense attorneys, specializing in General Liability. This position is a hybrid of ...

BROWN SIMS PC

Legal Assistant

Houston, TX

Ideal candidates should have at least 5+ years of working at a law firm as a legal secretary/assistant. Experience working with three or more attorneys. Experience in insurance defense is a plus.

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.

Legal Secretary

Chicago, IL · On-site

$27.13 - $37.28/hr

The Staff Legal Secretary performs a broad range of administrative and secretarial support for three insurance defense attorneys, specializing in General Liability. This position is a hybrid of ...

State Farm

Legal Secretary

Tempe, AZ · Hybrid

$42K - $58K/yr

... Legal Secretary to join the Tempe, Arizona, Claim Litigation office. While everyday can provide ... in insurance defense or personal injury Key Skills Required: * Calendaring and scheduling ...

Brown Sims PC

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Legal Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

Ideal candidates should have at least 5+ years of working at a law firm as a legal secretary/assistant. Experience working with three or more attorneys. Experience in insurance defense is a plus.

Brown Sims

Legal Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

Ideal candidates should have at least 5+ years of working at a law firm as a legal secretary/assistant. Experience working with three or more attorneys. Experience in insurance defense is a plus.

Litchfield Cavo LLP

Legal Secretary

Houston, TX · On-site

$41K - $56K/yr

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 ... Our Houston, TX office is growing and actively seeking a Legal Secretary with insurance defense ...

BOWLES RICE LLP

Legal Secretary

Charleston, WV · On-site

$42K - $58K/yr

... busy defense litigation practice. A minimum of five years of relevant experience supporting a ... dental, and vision insurance, profit sharing and a professional work environment where your ...

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How much do insurance defense legal secretary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for insurance defense legal secretary in the United States is $53,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an insurance defense legal secretary do?

An Insurance Defense Legal Secretary provides administrative and clerical support to attorneys who specialize in defending insurance companies and their clients against claims or lawsuits. Their responsibilities typically include preparing legal documents, filing court papers, scheduling meetings and depositions, managing case files, and communicating with clients and court personnel. They play a crucial role in ensuring that legal proceedings run smoothly and that all necessary documents are accurate and submitted on time. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with legal terminology and procedures related to insurance defense.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an insurance defense legal secretary?

To thrive as an Insurance Defense Legal Secretary, you need a solid understanding of legal terminology, litigation processes, and insurance defense documentation, often supported by an associate's degree or relevant legal secretary certification. Familiarity with legal management systems, document management software, and e-filing platforms is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with attorneys and clients are vital soft skills. These qualifications are crucial for ensuring accurate case management, meeting critical deadlines, and supporting efficient legal operations in a fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges faced by insurance defense legal secretaries in managing multiple cases simultaneously?

Insurance Defense Legal Secretaries often handle a high volume of cases, each with strict deadlines and varying documentation requirements. Balancing priorities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely filings with courts can be challenging, especially when managing communications between attorneys, clients, and external parties. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are critical to prevent errors and keep cases progressing smoothly. Collaboration with attorneys and paralegals is essential to stay informed about case developments and upcoming deadlines.
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Infographic showing various Insurance Defense Legal Secretary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,278 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Legal Secretary

State Farm

Saint Petersburg, FL • On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

State Farm rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 1,558 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

239th of 311 rated insurance

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. 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.
Rebecca (Missie) Hendry & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the St. Petersburg, FL Claim Litigation office. While every day 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 access to peer mentors. This role provides diversity of work and the opportunity for 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 the position are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 100 2nd Avenue South, Suite 500 S, St. Petersburg FLThe team is comprised of multiple roles and levels including Legal Administrative Support, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal.
Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary 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
  • Strong telephone skills
  • Initiate contact with clients, courts and vendors

Qualifications
Please only apply for this position if you meet the minimum requirements.Previous experience strongly preferred:
  • 3-5 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), multitasking
  • Professional telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills
  • 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 and oral communication skills (proofreading, attention to detail, formatting)
  • Accurate typing skills
  • Bilingual skills a plus

Technology/software experience required:
  • Working knowledge of Florida electronic filing system
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Working knowledge of Case Management system
  • Working knowledge of Document Storage system
  • Working knowledge of Adobe

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 work week!
  • Potential starting salary range: $55,916.25-$60,000.00
    • Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
    • High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
  • Potential yearly incentive pay up to 9% of base salary

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 State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

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