Paralegal Intern (Walnut Creek) - Hybrid

Job Information

CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the top personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the U.

S. Our employees form the heart and soul of fulfilling our enduring purpose to help members prevent, prepare for and recover from life's uncertainties, and we're proud of the culture we create together.

As we commit to progress over perfection, we recognize that every day is an opportunity to be innovative and adaptable. At CSAA IG, we hire good people for a brighter tomorrow.

Join us and support CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, in achieving our goals.

Internship Summary : We are actively hiring for a Paralegal Intern! We are looking for motivated individuals looking to begin a career in our Legal Division to support our team that is primarily responsible for defending CSAA IG’s policy holders in personal injury civil litigation.

This position offers opportunities to receive hands-on, real-world experience in the insurance industry and in the civil litigation environment in the capacity of a paralegal.

Internship Details : This position is remote and will support our California law office in Walnut Creek. The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $20.

00. The ideal work hours would be 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm for the summer, and work hours would be part-time and flexible during business hours after the summer.

Essential responsibilities

Support multiple litigation attorneys with various tasks related to discovery, motions, trials, and research

Create summaries of incoming discovery responses in a timely manner

Assist with trial prep : jury instructions, motions in limine, oppositions to motions in limine, exhibits, statement of case, trial binders, verdict forms, etc.

Trials are inherently unpredictable - Be on standby for any unanticipated / last minute needs of the trial attorney

Legal research assist attorneys in researching statutes and case law using simple online searches (Google), Lexis Nexis Shepardize, and In-office secondary sources

Ideal hours during the week (8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00PM) Flexible during business hours 20 hours a week

Ideal Qualifications

Current student actively enrolled in a Paralegal certification program, within the state of California, or current college / university student with interest in pursuing a legal career

Interest in learning more about the insurance industry and the practice of civil litigation. Has fundamental knowledge of the law which includes understanding legal concepts, terminology, principles, and legal procedures.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications

Ability to handle and respond to sensitive and confidential information

Strong analytical, verbal communication, and organizational skills

Self-motivated and results-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting, including demonstrating respect for others from a variety of backgrounds

Has the ability to influence and effectively handle multiple projects.

CSAA IG Careers

As part of our values, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at CSAA IG. We actively celebrate colleagues’ different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and gender.

Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

We are always recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the U.

S. workforce. This diversity gives us a great opportunity to have access to a broad range of ideas and allows us to give you the wide mix of products you know and expect from CSAA.

At CSAA IG, we’re proudly devoted to protecting our customers, our employees, our communities, and the world at large. We are on a climate journey to continue to do better for our people, our business, and our planet.

Taking bold action and leading by example. We are citizens for a changing world, and we continually change to meet it.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we’ll let you in on a secret : there’s no such thing as a perfect’ candidate.

CSAA IG is a place where everyone can grow. So however, you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. Join us if you

BELIEVE in a mission focused on building a community of service, rooted in inclusion and belonging.

COMMITT to being there for our customers and employees.

CREATE a sense of purpose that serves the greater good through innovation.

Let’s work together

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If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact . CSAA Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer.