Paralegal I - Litigation

About the Company

CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, offers automobile, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance to AAA Members through AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1914, we have been rated “A” or better by A.M. Best for more than 90 years and are one of the top personal lines property casualty insurance groups in the United States, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

About the Role

Provides paralegal support services to AAA NCNU attorneys defending insureds involved in litigation.

Responsibilities

• Review legal files and draft initial legal documents, such as discovery responses, trial documents, jury instructions, motions, and other pleadings in California courts and jurisdictions.
• Calculate statutory deadlines and complete assignments (e.g., client responses) in compliance with those deadlines.
• Perform legal research via electronic resources (Lexis) on a variety of legal issues involving civil procedure particular to personal injury litigation.
• Conduct insured client interviews for discovery purposes.
• Assist attorney with preparation of evidence and work with retained experts for trial, arbitration, and mediation readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal certification per CA Business & Professions Code Section 6450-6456.
• Preferred minimum 3–5 years of previous experience as a paralegal performing the functions and tasks listed above.

Skills

• Strong PC skills and knowledge of legal software applications and Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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.
• Understanding of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and legal procedures.
• Understanding of legal and professional ethics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a litigation team.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.