Paralegal (Hybrid)

Kemper; Cerritos (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401k

etc.

Job summary

Kemper is seeking a Paralegal in Cerritos, CA to provide general paralegal support for the office. This is an excellent opportunity to advance in the legal field while working in a supportive, hybrid environment.

Responsibilities include assisting attorneys with discovery, case preparation, and client communications. The role requires a paralegal certificate and at least 6 months of relevant experience, with strong typing and office skills.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required.
• Drafting discovery documents and responses experience preferred.
• Ability to summarize claims files and medical records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with legal research and case preparation helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with discovery responses and client meetings.
• Prepare cases for trial; issue discovery requests; monitor compliance.
• Investigate cases; obtain records via subpoenas or requests; draft motions and briefs.
• Communicate with clients, claims adjusters, attorneys, medical providers and courts.
• Organize case files and maintain summaries of records for team use.
• Perform legal research as requested by attorneys.

Skills

Paralegal responsibilities

Drafting discovery documents

Communication skills

General office equipment

Typing speed 28 wpm

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Location

Cerritos, California

Position Summary

If you are an organized and determined multitasker with good computer skills and passionate about the legal field, this position may be for you. We are seeking a Paralegal to work in our Cerritos, CA office location to provide general paralegal support for the office. This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your legal career.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys with the preparation of responses to discovery, including meeting with clients when necessary.
• Assists with preparation of cases for trial. Sends out discovery requests. Monitors compliance with discovery by all parties and prepares motions as appropriate.
• Assists attorneys with investigation of cases. Obtains medical, insurance, employment and/or other records/information, through record requests or subpoenas. Assists with the drafting of motions, briefs and other documents.
• Communicates with clients, claims adjusters, litigation specialists, attorneys' offices, medical provider offices, police departments, courts and agents to request additional information/documentation as assigned.
• Sets up legal file jackets, as needed. Maintains summary of all records received by case, for attorneys and other claims personnel.
• Performs legal research at the request of the attorneys.

Position Qualifications

• Must have a paralegal certificate and a minimum of 6 months experience in drafting discovery documents and discovery responses, summarizing claims files and medical records and interviewing clients.
• Minimum typing skills of 28 wpm with accuracy of 95%.
• Must be familiar with operation of general office equipment including calculator, fax machine, copy machine, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills required.
• Prior PC experience required including knowledge of word processing software (Word and Excel preferred). Knowledge of law office management, time billing and legal research software preferred.
• The selected candidate will work a hybrid schedule to be determined by their manager.

The range for this position is $54,800 to $91,400. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible to receive Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k
• etc.

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.