Paralegal

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

📋 Description

• Support in-house counsel with pre-trial responsibilities

• Create responses, motions, briefs, pleadings, appeals, letters, and various legal documents

• Research, compile, summarize, and assess information for discovery responses and claims cases

• Communicate with clients, attorneys, claims personnel, insured individuals, and other parties regarding the status of cases and legal procedures

• Secure deadlines and ensure that objections and responses are submitted promptly and appropriately

• Prepare, organize, and format court documents, discovery materials, pleadings, affidavits, and trial resources

• File pleadings and manage digital case files within case management systems

• Compile administrative reports, discovery summaries, medical record summaries, and pre- and post-trial reports

• Assist attorneys with trial preparations, including exhibits, trial books, motions in limine, expert witness lists, and case statements

• Conduct research and analysis of statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, depositions, legal codes, case law, vehicle valuations, medical treatments, aerial maps, and policy language

• Investigate facts and causes of action to aid in case preparation

• Support insured individuals in Small Claims cases by drafting trial briefs, preparing them for trial, attending trials, and defending the company when involved as a party

• Undertake special legal assignments while prioritizing and reprioritizing tasks for timely completion

• Complete required continuing professional education

⛳️ Requirements

• Certificate of completion from a paralegal program accredited by the American Bar Association; or an equivalent postsecondary paralegal program/degree with a minimum of 24 semester units in law-related courses; or a BA/advanced degree combined with one year of relevant law-related experience and attorney declaration; or a high school diploma/GED with three years of qualifying law-related experience and attorney declaration

• 0–2 years of experience as an insurance defense paralegal and/or comparable experience in insurance defense litigation

• Basic understanding of legal principles, terminology, and procedures

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

• Capability to operate effectively within 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 the necessary hours as mandated by State regulations

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

• Preferred: 1–2+ years of paralegal experience in civil litigation/insurance defense

• Preferred: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong grammatical abilities

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

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

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

• Incentive bonus opportunities, including potential holiday bonuses, referral bonuses, and performance-based bonuses

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

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching

• Engaging work atmosphere

• Opportunities for advancement

• Educational assistance

• Professional and personal development opportunities

• Company recognition initiatives

• Health and wellness resources, including complimentary mental wellness therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more