Legal Department- Paralegal

Fred Loya Insurance Agency; Orange (CA); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement plans

Descripción de la vacante

Fred Loya Insurance Agency is seeking a motivated Paralegal to support in-house counsel at Dieterich & Kelly Legal Group in California. The role involves organizing case files, managing calendars, drafting pleadings and letters, and coordinating with clients, claims personnel, and court staff.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of paralegal experience, proficiency with the State E-Filing system, and a solid understanding of civil litigation processes.

Formación

• Energetic, organized, and able to work independently.
• Professional appearance and pleasant personality.

Responsabilidades

• 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, responses, motions, and filings with the court.

Conocimientos

Energetic

Organized

Independent

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

State E-Filing

Descripción del empleo

$5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!!!

Company Overview:

Fred Loya Insurance is a family-owned auto insurance company founded in 1974 by Fred Loya in El Paso, Texas. Over the years, the company has grown significantly and now operates over 700 agencies across several states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, and New Mexico.

• Be part of a fast-growing company committed to services and excellence.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Position Overview:

We seek a motivated and organized Paralegal to join our team for in-house Counsel at Dieterich & Kelly Legal Group. The role involves providing high-quality administrative and legal support to our in-house counsel, ensuring the protection of our policy holder and the company's legal interests.

Key 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 letter and assist with drafting pleadings, drafting responses, drafting motions, and order 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 assist in trial preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Required Skills:

• Energetic, organized, and able to work independently.
• Professional appearance and pleasant personality.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Paralegal/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

Benefits:

• As a team member with our In-House Staff Counsel, we provide comprehensive benefits packages, including health insurance, dental, vision, coverage, supplemental policies and retirement plans.