Legal Assistant - Texas

Farmers; New Mexico; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance company is seeking a legal administration clerk to perform legal and secretarial tasks for assigned attorneys. The role requires 1-3 years of civil litigation experience and proficiency in managing schedules and client communications. This virtual position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus Opportunity

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal and secretarial tasks for attorney(s).
• Maintain schedules and coordinate multi-party appearances.
• Handle client inquiries and incoming mail.

Skills

Civil Litigation Experience

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

This is a virtual position. We are seeking a candidate with Texas Civil Litigation experience to join the team!

Job Summary

Performs legal and secretarial tasks for assigned attorney(s), with supervision and oversight from their leader.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s).
• Composes a variety of correspondence, pleadings and various legal forms from dictated, handwritten or verbal correspondence.
• Coordinates time and location of multi-party appearances, including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, Independent Medical Exams (IME’s) meetings and site inspections.
• Answers telephone calls, emails and handles client inquiries.
• Receives and processes incoming mail.
• Contacts clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as instructed by assigned attorney(s).
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and keeps up-to-date with court rules and legal deadlines.

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 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.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Requirements

1-3 years experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant required.

Benefits

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

Job Location(s): US - TX, US - NM

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