In-House Paralegal – Litigation Support & Admin

Fred Loya Insurance Agency; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

Fred Loya Insurance Agency seeks a motivated and organized Paralegal to join our team for in-house Counsel Dieterich & Kelly Legal Group. This role provides high-quality administrative and legal support to our in-house counsel, ensuring the protection of our policyholders and the company's legal interests.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, proficiency with the State E-filing system, and strong knowledge of the civil litigation process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Proficiency in all aspects of civil litigation process and rules.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files; request necessary documents and keep cases well-organized.
• Manage and review the legal calendar; meet deadlines and input information into the file database.
• Draft legal documents, letters, pleadings, motions, and orders; schedule depositions and filings.
• Interface with clients, claims adjusters, court clerks, and court reporters.
• Review and distribute mail and emails as necessary.
• Support trial preparation and opening new files; assist in discovery and court filings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Organized

Bilingual English/Spanish

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

State E-filing system

Job description

Fred Loya Insurance Agency seeks a motivated and organized Paralegal to join our team for in-house Counsel Dieterich & Kelly Legal Group. This role provides high-quality administrative and legal support to our in-house counsel, ensuring the protection of our policyholders and the company's legal interests.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, proficiency with the State E-filing system, and strong knowledge of the civil litigation process.