Paralegal (Hybrid)

Kemper•Cerritos, CA

13d•$54,800 - $91,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Kemper is seeking a Paralegal to provide general paralegal support for its Cerritos, California office. The role supports attorneys with discovery, case investigation, trial preparation, legal document drafting, client and third-party communications, file maintenance, and legal research. The selected candidate will work a hybrid schedule determined by their manager.

Requirements

Paralegal certificate.
At least 6 months of experience drafting discovery documents and responses, summarizing claims files and medical records, and interviewing clients.
Typing speed of at least 28 words per minute with 95% accuracy.
Familiarity with general office equipment, including calculators, fax machines, and copy machines.
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Prior PC experience, including knowledge of word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
Knowledge of law office management, time-billing, and legal research software preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with preparing discovery responses, including meeting with clients when necessary.
Assist in preparing cases for trial; send discovery requests, monitor parties’ compliance with discovery, and prepare motions as appropriate.
Assist attorneys with case investigations by obtaining medical, insurance, employment, and other records or information through requests or subpoenas.
Assist with drafting motions, briefs, and other documents.
Communicate with clients, claims adjusters, litigation specialists, attorneys’ offices, medical provider offices, police departments, courts, and agents to request information or documentation as assigned.
Set up legal file jackets as needed and maintain summaries of records received for each case for attorneys and other claims personnel.
Perform legal research at attorneys’ request.