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Our results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. We tackle challenges head-on, learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us. Join an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, where you’ll find more than a job – you’ll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do. Discover our vibrant culture and explore career opportunities atRemote ( #LI-Remote )We are looking to add a paralegal with Michigan Civil Litigation experience, including PIP, bodily injury, and UM/UIM matters, to join our Michigan Staff Counsel team. This is a remote position!
Responsibilities: 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 interviews clients and reduces answers to writing 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 preparing documents and evidence for trial
Physical Requirements: This role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Paralegal certificate or a degree in paralegal studies or the completion of at least one year of law school.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree. One year experience working in a civil litigation law firm, preferred. Benefits Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance) Medical Dental Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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Experience level

Mid

Location

East Lansing, MI

Occupation

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Industry

Offices of Lawyers

Posted

6 days ago

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