Litigation Paralegal - Illinois/Kansas/Missouri

Farmers Insurance

3d • $27 - $42 • Remote

About The Position

We are Farmers! We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn't just our business - it's our culture!  To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Workplace:  Remote ( #LI-Remote ) Job Summary Assists the attorneys in answering interrogatories and preparing motions, complaints, briefs and other legal documents; and performs all types of legal support work assigned research as permitted by the rules of the State Bar.Essential Job Functions

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 year Associates Degree OR 3 years experience working as a Paralegal.
• AND Paralegal certificate or a degree in paralegal studies or the completion of at least one year of law school.
• One year experience working in a civil litigation law firm, preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Paralegal certificate from American Bar Association (ABA) approved program.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in answering interrogatories; interviews clients and reduces answers to writing; reviews work with attorneys and prepares answers in final form.
• Obtains, reviews and summarizes medical records at the direction of trial attorneys and has them reviewed by experts as necessary; and arranges for medical examinations.
• Assists attorneys in preparing motions, and researches legal points in connection therewith.
• Assists attorneys in interviewing witnesses preparatory to and during trials as necessary.
• Assists attorneys in preparing documents and evidence for trial.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $27.04 - $42.47
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees