Legal Assistant - Michigan

Farmers Insurance Careers

6d•Remote

About The Position

Farmers is seeking a candidate with Michigan Civil Litigation experience to join the team as a Legal Assistant. This is a virtual position. The Legal Assistant performs legal and secretarial tasks for assigned attorney(s), with supervision and oversight from their leader. Farmers is an award-winning, equal opportunity employer with a supportive community, competitive benefits, and opportunities for meaningful volunteer projects. They foster a results-driven, high-performance culture that thrives on creativity, accountability, and bold solutions, where growth is a way of life.

Requirements

Michigan Civil Litigation experience required.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
1-3 years experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant required.

Responsibilities

Maintains schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s).
Composes a variety of correspondence, pleadings and various legal forms.
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.