Legal Assistant - Texas

Farmers Insurance Careers

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Farmers, we are a team driven by purpose, aiming to make a real difference in people's lives by providing peace of mind. Our culture is results-driven and high-performance, thriving on creativity, accountability, and bold solutions, fostering growth for both the organization and its individuals. We are an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, offering a supportive community, competitive benefits, and opportunities to participate in meaningful volunteer projects. This is a virtual position, and we are seeking a candidate with Texas Civil Litigation experience to join our team. The role involves performing legal and secretarial tasks for assigned attorney(s), with supervision and oversight from their leader.

Requirements

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.