Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Support house counsel with pre-trial activities.

• Draft legal documents including responses, motions, pleadings, briefs, appeals, letters, and more.

• Perform legal research and investigate facts and case law relevant to claims.

• Search, compile, and summarize information for discovery responses, encompassing interrogatories, requests for admissions, and document inspections.

• Communicate with clients, attorneys, claims personnel, and other parties regarding case updates, information gathering, and routine legal procedure inquiries.

• Secure extensions as necessary to maintain objections and ensure timely responses.

• Prepare, assemble, and format court documents, including discovery and pleadings.

• File pleadings, draft affidavits of documents, and manage digital case files.

• Complete legal tasks that support claim-case management.

• Draft administrative reports, which include initial opinions, discovery summaries, medical record summaries, and pre- and post-trial reports.

• Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, trial books, motions in limine, expert witness lists, statements of the case, and other trial documentation.

• Aid insured clients in Small Claims cases by investigating facts, preparing trial briefs, coaching insureds for trial, attending trials, and defending the company when named as a party.

• Gather and assess file evidence and research statutes, case law, vehicle valuations, medical treatments, aerial maps, and policy language for Small Claims defense.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completion of a paralegal program accredited by the American Bar Association; or relevant postsecondary paralegal education; or a BA/advanced degree with one year of qualifying law-related experience and attorney declaration; or a high school diploma/GED with three years of qualifying law-related experience and attorney declaration.

• This experience and training must be finalized by December 31, 2003.

• Minimum of 0-2 years of insurance defense paralegal experience and/or equivalent litigation experience in insurance defense.

• General understanding of legal principles, terminology, and procedures.

• Proficient written communication skills for drafting legal documents related to discovery, depositions, motions, and proofreading/editing documents.

• Capability to operate in a paperless environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and other involved parties.

• Knowledge and proficiency in word processing and case management software.

• Completion of 4 hours of continuing education or required educational hours in accordance with State regulations.

• Preferred: Degree in paralegal studies and/or a Paralegal Certificate with over 1 year of insurance defense or civil litigation experience.

• Preferred: 1-2+ years of paralegal experience in civil litigation or insurance defense.

• Preferred: Outstanding written and verbal communication and grammatical skills.

• Preferred: Ability to logically and effectively perform day-to-day activities and complete assignments in a timely manner.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most roles.

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, 9 paid Company holidays, and volunteer hours.

• Incentive bonus programs, with potential for holiday bonuses, referral bonuses, and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Dynamic and engaging work environment.

• Opportunities for advancement.

• Education assistance programs.

• Opportunities for both professional and personal development.

• Company recognition programs.

• Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more.