What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Fred Loya Insurance?
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT
Fred Loya Insurance was established in 1974 and has grown to be one of the Largest Hispanic Top 500 Owned and Operated Companies in the United States.
Our commitment to providing fast, dependable service and competitive rates for general auto insurance has made us one of the fastest growing auto insurance groups with over 500 agencies throughout Texas, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Illinois, Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada.
The general duties for this position:
· To be an active team member of the legal team by providing high-quality professional administrative legal support to in-house counsel for the protection of the policyholders and the Company’s legal interests
· Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files, and requesting files
· Maintain and review the calendar, meet deadlines, document actions, input information into the file database software, and draft documents related to cases
· Interface with clients, claims adjusters, court clerks, and/or court reporters
· Review, document, and distribute mail/faxes
· Draft legal documents, standard letters, collect, and analyze information, schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and/or conducting electronic filing
· Other duties as assigned by management or as needed.
Skills necessary for this position:
· Candidates must be energetic, organized, and independent
· Pleasant personality and professional appearance are a must
· Previous employment references and background check will be done when conditional offer of employment is extended.
Qualifications for this position:
· Ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED
· Minimum 3 years experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant is required
· Knowledge of opening new files, answering discovery, filing motions-pleadings, proper telephone etiquette, filing, faxing, maintaining and scheduling appointments for attorney as well as assisting in preparation of cases for trial and must be computer literate.
Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish, a plus.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Location:
- Fresno, CA 93711 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fresno, CA 93711: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
