Litigation Paralegal - California

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Workplace : Remote ( #LI-Remote )

We are seeking candidates at least one year of California civil litigation experience. We offer aprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential, generous 401k, PTO, medical / dental vision, paid parental leave, and much more! Check out our Employee Value Proposition to learn more about ourpany culture.

Job Summary

Assists the attorneys in answering interrogatories and preparing motions,plaints, briefs and other legal documents; and 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;

and 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.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 year Associates Degree OR 3 years experience working as a Paralegal. AND Paralegal certificate or a degree in paralegal studies or thepletion of at least one year of law school.

Preferred : Bachelor's degree. Paralegal certificate from American Bar Association (ABA) approved program.

Experience Requirements

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

Physical Actions

• This role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, 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 (example others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Visually verifies and reads information.
• Visually locates material, resources and other objects.
• Ability to continuously operate aputer 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.

Benefits

Farmers offers apetitive salarymensurate with experience, qualifications and location.

o CA Only : $ - $

o CO Only : $ - $

o HI Only : $ - $

o IL Only : $ - $

o MD Only : $ - $

o NY / DC / Jersey City Only : $ - $

o Albany County : $ - $

o WA Only : $ - $

• Bonus Opportunity (based onpany and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance

Job Location(s) : US - CA

Anticipated application deadline : At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team.

As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.