Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Farmers Insurance is a company known for its commitment to making a difference in people's lives. They are seeking a Legal Assistant to perform legal and secretarial tasks for assigned attorneys, including maintaining schedules, composing correspondence, and coordinating multi-party appearances.
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
Company Overview
The companies comprising the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies® currently make up one of the country's largest insurers of vehicles, homes and small businesses, and provide a wide range of other specialty insurance and financial services products. It was founded in 1928, and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate.