Litigation Paralegal - Remote
About The Position
CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the leading personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the United States. We build innovative, human-centered solutions that help AAA members prevent, prepare for, and recover from life's uncertainties. You will join a collaborative, inclusive culture where your strengths have room to grow and your ideas can drive real impact. Step into a role where you can contribute to our shared success through meaningful work. We are actively hiring for a Litigation Paralegal - Remote! As a paralegal supporting our Folsom, California law office, you will partner closely with two CSAA attorneys, assisting in the defense of insureds involved in litigation. The paralegals primarily handle personal injury defense matters with approximately 80% of their caseload being auto in nature. Note: This role may be performed remotely anywhere in the U.S. [except for Hawaii and Alaska] but may be required to travel when appropriate for in-person meetings and events.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Certification(s) and/or licensure(s) in functional area
- Paralegal certification per CA Business & Professions Code Section 6450-6456 or as required by statute in other states as applicable
- Complete and stay current with Paralegal Continuing Education requirements.
- Strong PC skills and knowledge of legal software applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe
- Strong written skills needed to compose legal documents
- Ability to handle and respond to sensitive and confidential information
- Strong analytical, verbal communication and organizational skills
- Understand legal concepts, terminology, principles and procedures
- Understand legal and professional ethics
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a litigation team
Nice To Haves
- 3-5 years previous experience as a paralegal
- Knowledge of Electronic Legal Management: iManage and TeamConnect
- Notary license
- Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., participating in employee resource groups, volunteering, etc.)
- Lives into cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.)
- Travels as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings
- Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, and participating in projects
Responsibilities
- Legal file review and initial drafting of legal documents, such as discovery responses, trial documents, jury instructions, motions and other pleadings.
- Responsible for calculating statutory deadlines and completing assignments in compliance with same.
- Legal research via electronic resources and in law libraries on a variety of legal issues involving civil procedure and personal injury.
- Conducts insured client interviews for discovery purposes.
- Assists attorney with preparation of evidence and works with retained experts for trial, arbitration, and mediation readiness.
- Responsible for summarizing plaintiff’s written discovery responses and follow-up on subpoenas.
- Responsible for compliance with mandatory continuing legal education rules.
Benefits
- Total compensation package
- Annual bonus eligibility for most roles
- 401(k) with a company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
