Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Farmers Insurance is a company that delivers peace of mind and focuses on making a real difference in people’s lives. They are seeking a Legal Assistant with California civil litigation experience to support their California Staff Counsel team, performing legal and secretarial tasks for assigned attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Maintains schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s)
• Composes a variety of correspondence, pleadings and various legal forms
• Coordinates time and location of multi-party appearances, including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, Independent Medical Exams (IME’s) meetings and site inspections
• Answers telephone calls, emails and handles client inquiries
• Receives and processes incoming mail
• Contacts clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as instructed by assigned attorney(s)
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and keeps up-to-date with court rules and legal deadlines

Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1-3 years experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant required

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

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