[Hiring] Law Clerk @Farmers Insurance

Role Description

Our Southern California Staff Counsel team is looking to add a law clerk to the team! Preferred candidate will be in their third year of law school, have some experience drafting motions, and available approximately 20 hours/week during the semester. This is a virtual position!

• Conducts legal research, assembles case materials, writes research memos and drafts, pleadings and motions under the guidance and mentorship of an Attorney or Supervising Attorney.
• Supports attorneys by assembling and organizing information for legal documents.
• Generally works on a part time basis approximately 20 hours per week.

Essential Job Functions

• Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases.
• Analyze legal issues and apply appropriate legal principles to determine applicable defenses, relevant arguments and litigation strategy.
• Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
• Review complaints, petitions or motions that have been filed to determine issues involved.
• Prepare responsive pleadings and correspondence as appropriate.
• Assist and provide trial attorney support in preparing trial/mediation/arbitration documents and binders.
• Attend court sessions, depositions, mediations and trials to hear oral arguments and document necessary case information.

Physical Actions

• Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift.
• Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance.
• Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Visually verifies and reads information.
• Visually locates material, resources and other objects.
• Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.

Physical Environment

• This position operates in an open office working environment which will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions.

Education Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required.

Experience Requirements

• Second or third year law student with an interest in civil litigation, personal injury or insurance defense required.

Benefits

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• CA Only: $22.82 - $38.61
• Paid Time Off
• For more information, review “What we offer” on Farmers Careers .