Litigation Paralegal

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Litigation Paralegal defending AAA-insured clients in personal injury and auto litigation for CSAA Insurance Group. Drafting pleadings, researching law, preparing evidence, and supporting attorneys through trial, arbitration, and mediation.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner closely with two CSAA attorneys supporting the Folsom, California law office
  • Assist in the defense of insureds involved in litigation, primarily personal injury defense matters
  • Review legal files and initially draft discovery responses, trial documents, jury instructions, motions, and other pleadings
  • Calculate statutory deadlines and complete assignments in compliance with them
  • Conduct legal research using electronic resources and law libraries on civil procedure and personal injury issues
  • Conduct insured client interviews for discovery purposes
  • Assist attorneys with evidence preparation
  • Work with retained experts to prepare for trials, arbitrations, and mediations
  • Summarize plaintiffs' written discovery responses and follow up on subpoenas
  • Maintain compliance with mandatory continuing legal education rules
  • Travel as needed for divisional/team meetings and other in-person meetings and events

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Paralegal certification per California Business & Professions Code Sections 6450–6456 or as required by statute in other applicable states
  • Complete and remain current with paralegal continuing education requirements
  • Strong PC skills
  • Knowledge of legal software applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe
  • Strong writing skills to compose legal documents
  • Ability to handle and respond to sensitive and confidential information
  • Strong analytical, verbal communication, and organizational skills
  • Understanding of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures
  • Understanding of legal and professional ethics
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a litigation team
  • 3–5 years of previous paralegal experience
  • Knowledge of iManage and TeamConnect
  • Notary license listed as an additional qualification
  • Ability to travel as needed for the role
  • Must have authorization to work indefinitely in the United States
  • CSAA does not provide visa sponsorship; applicants must not require immigration support now or in the future

Benefits:

  • Annual bonus eligibility / company-wide annual discretionary bonus through the Annual Incentive Plan (up to 7% of eligible pay)
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Career growth, leadership and mentoring support
  • Development opportunities
  • Tuition support
  • Flexible Workplace / remote-first culture
  • Home-Flex roles, working primarily from home with flexibility to work from various locations including CSAA offices
  • Inclusive and welcoming workplace
  • Employee resource groups and volunteering opportunities
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or other limitations