Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant performing legal administrative duties for civil litigation at Farmers. Involves managing schedules for attorneys and coordinating legal documents and client communications.

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

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location
  • 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