Legal Department- Paralegal

Fred Loya Insurance is a family-owned auto insurance company founded in 1974 in El Paso, Texas. With over 700 agencies across Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Alabama, Ohio, and Texas, we are a fast-growing company committed to service and excellence, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

About the role

We seek a motivated and organized Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our in-house Counsel at Dieterich & Kelly Legal Group. This role involves providing high-quality administrative and legal support to our in-house counsel, ensuring the protection of our policyholders and the company's legal interests.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files, request necessary documents, and keep cases well-organized.
• Manage and review the legal calendar, meet deadlines, document actions, and input information into the file database.
• Draft legal documents and standard letters; assist with drafting pleadings, responses to discovery, motions, and orders to file with the court.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and electronic filings.
• Interface with clients, claims adjusters, court clerks, and court reporters.
• Review, document, and distribute mail and e-mails as necessary.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the litigation process, including opening new files, answering discovery, filing motions and pleadings, maintaining and scheduling appointments, and assisting in trial preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant.
• Proficiency with the State E-filing system.
• Proficiency in all aspects of the civil litigation process and rules.
• Computer literacy is essential.

Skills

• Energetic, organized, and able to work independently.
• Professional appearance and pleasant personality.
• Ability to provide previous employment references and pass a background check upon a conditional offer of employment.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish are a plus.

Benefits

We provide comprehensive benefits packages, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Supplemental policies
• Retirement plans