Summary
Farmers Insurance is an equal opportunity employer focused on helping customers achieve peace of mind. The company is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support its California Staff Counsel team by assisting attorneys with civil litigation, discovery, legal research, document preparation, medical records, witnesses, and trial materials.
Responsibilities
- Assists attorneys in answering interrogatories; interviews clients and reduces answers to writing; reviews work with attorneys and prepares answers in final form
- Obtains, reviews and summarizes medical records at the direction of trial attorneys and has them reviewed by experts as necessary; and arranges for medical examinations
- Assists attorneys in preparing motions, and researches legal points in connection therewith
- Assists attorneys in interviewing witnesses preparatory to and during trials as necessary
- Assists attorneys in preparing documents and evidence for trial
- Performs other functions as assigned
Skills
- California civil litigation and discovery experience
- CA discovery experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 year Associates Degree OR 3 years experience working as a Paralegal
- Paralegal certificate or a degree in paralegal studies or the completion of at least one year of law school
- Bachelor's degree
- Paralegal certificate from American Bar Association (ABA) approved program
- One year experience working in a civil litigation law firm
Qualifications
Must Haves
- California civil litigation and discovery experience
- CA discovery experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 year Associates Degree OR 3 years experience working as a Paralegal
- Paralegal certificate or a degree in paralegal studies or the completion of at least one year of law school
Nice to Haves
- Bachelor's degree
- Paralegal certificate from American Bar Association (ABA) approved program
- One year experience working in a civil litigation law firm
Benefits
- Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Remote (virtual position)