[Hiring] Litigation Paralegal @Farmers Insurance Careers

Role Description

We are looking to add a paralegal with at least three years of Florida Civil Litigation experience, including drafting discovery responses and expert retention, to join our Florida Staff Counsel team. This is a virtual, one-year limited term position.

Job Summary:

• Assists the attorneys in answering interrogatories and preparing motions, complaints, briefs and other legal documents.
• Performs all types of legal support work assigned research as permitted by the rules of the State Bar.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists attorneys in answering interrogatories; interviews clients and reduces answers to writing; reviews work with attorneys and prepares answers in final form.
• Obtains, reviews and summarizes medical records at the direction of trial attorneys and has them reviewed by experts as necessary; arranges for medical examinations.
• Assists attorneys in preparing motions, and researches legal points in connection therewith.
• Assists attorneys in interviewing witnesses preparatory to and during trials as necessary.
• Assists attorneys in preparing documents and evidence for trial.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

Physical Actions:

• This role will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 year Associates Degree OR 3 years experience working as a Paralegal.
• Paralegal certificate or a degree in paralegal studies or the completion of at least one year of law school.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree.
• Paralegal certificate from American Bar Association (ABA) approved program.

Requirements

• One year experience working in a civil litigation law firm, preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.