Dynamic Legal Assistant for In-House Counsel

Fred Loya Insurance Agency; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Supplemental policies

Retirement plans

Job summary

Fred Loya Insurance is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join our in-house Counsel Dieterich & Kelly Legal Group. This role provides administrative and legal support to our in-house counsel, protecting policyholders and the company's legal interests.

Responsibilities include organizing case files, managing calendars, drafting documents, interfacing with clients and court staff, handling mail and discovery, and assisting in trial prep.

Qualifications

• Energetic, organized, and able to work independently.
• Professional appearance and pleasant personality.
• Ability to provide previous employment references and pass a background check.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Must be proficient with the State E-filing system.
• Proficiency in all aspects of the civil litigation process and rules.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files, request necessary documents, and keep cases well-organized.
• Manage and review the legal calendar, meet deadlines, document actions, and input information into the file database.
• Draft legal documents and standard letters and assist with drafting pleadings, drafting responses to discovery, drafting motions and orders to file with the court, scheduling depositions, mediations, hearings, and electronic filings.
• Interface with clients, claims adjusters, court clerks, and court reporters.
• Review, document, and distribute mail and e-mails as necessary.
• Required knowledge of the litigation process including opening new files, answering discovery, filing motions and pleadings, maintaining and scheduling appointments, and assisting in trial preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Energetic

Organized

Independent worker

Professional appearance

Background check

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

State E-filing system

Job description

Fred Loya Insurance is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join our in-house Counsel Dieterich & Kelly Legal Group. This role provides administrative and legal support to our in-house counsel, protecting policyholders and the company's legal interests.

Responsibilities include organizing case files, managing calendars, drafting documents, interfacing with clients and court staff, handling mail and discovery, and assisting in trial prep.