Law Clerk - Southern California

Farmers Group Inc.; California; On-site; USD 31,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Farmers is seeking a part-time Law Clerk for the Southern California office. The role involves conducting legal research, drafting memos, and assisting attorneys with pleadings and motions under supervision.

The position is remote and approximately 20 hours per week during the semester. The candidate should be in the third year of law school with some motion drafting experience and an interest in civil litigation, personal injury or insurance defense.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Second or third year law student status preferred.
• Experience drafting motions and researching legal issues is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and assemble case materials.
• Write research memos and draft pleadings and motions.
• Support attorneys by organizing information for legal documents.

Skills

Legal research

Motions drafting

Litigation support

Court procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Law Clerk - Southern California

We are Farmers – where ambition meets opportunity.

At Farmers, we’re not just known for unforgettable jingle – we’re a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in people’s lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. Here, growth isn’t just a goal – it’s a way of life for both the organization and every individual on our team. We tackle challenges head-on, learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us.

Join an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, where you’ll find more than a job – you’ll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do.

Our Southern California Staff Counsel team is looking to add a law clerk to the team! Preferred candidate will be in their third year of law school, have some experience drafting motions, and available approximately 20 hours/week during the semester. This is a virtual position!

Job Summary

Conducts legal research, assembles case materials, writes research memos and drafts, pleadings and motions under the guidance and mentorship of an Attorney or Supervising Attorney. Supports attorneys by assembling and organizing information for legal documents. Generally works on a part time basis approximately 20 hours per week.

Essential Job Functions

• Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases.
• Analyze legal issues and apply appropriate legal principles to determine applicable defenses, relevant arguments and litigation strategy.
• Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
• Review complaints, petitions or motions that have been filed to determine issues involved.
• Prepare responsive pleadings and correspondence as appropriate.
• Assist and provide trial attorney support in preparing trial/mediation/arbitration documents and binders.
• Attend court sessions, depositions, mediations and trials to hear oral arguments and document necessary case information.

Physical Actions

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 (e.g. 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 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.

Physical Environment

This position operates in an open office working environment which will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions.

Education Requirements

Bachelors Degree required.

Experience Requirements

Second or third year law student with an interest in civil litigation, personal injury or insurance defense required.

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
  o CA Only: $22.82 - $38.61

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. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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