Litigation Paralegal - Michigan
About The Position
Farmers is seeking a paralegal with Michigan civil litigation experience, including PIP, bodily injury, and UM/UIM matters, to join its Michigan Staff Counsel team. This is a remote position. The paralegal assists attorneys with interrogatories, legal documents, research, and other legal support work as permitted by state bar rules. The role includes interviewing clients and preparing written interrogatory answers; obtaining, reviewing, and summarizing medical records; arranging medical examinations; researching legal issues; assisting with witness interviews; and preparing documents and evidence for trial. The position may be performed virtually or in an office setting and involves extended periods of sitting or standing, computer use, and repetitive keyboard and office-equipment operation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A two-year associate degree or three years of experience working as a paralegal.
- A paralegal certificate, a degree in paralegal studies, or completion of at least one year of law school.
- Michigan civil litigation experience, including PIP, bodily injury, and UM/UIM matters.
- Ability to perform the described physical and computer-related duties, including extended sitting or standing and repetitive keyboard and office-equipment use.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working in a civil litigation law firm.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA)-approved program.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in answering interrogatories by interviewing clients, reducing answers to writing, reviewing the work with attorneys, and preparing final answers.
- Obtain, review, and summarize medical records at trial attorneys’ direction; arrange expert review when necessary and arrange medical examinations.
- Assist attorneys in preparing motions and research related legal points.
- Assist attorneys in interviewing witnesses before and during trials as necessary.
- Assist attorneys in preparing documents and evidence for trial.
- Perform other functions as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
- Bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance.
- 401(k).
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Meaningful volunteer projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
