Paralegal

Brief Description

Overflow Paralegal

Company Overview

Fred Loya Insurance is a family-owned auto insurance company founded in 1974 by Fred Loya in El Paso, Texas. Over the years, the company has grown significantly and now operates over 700 agencies across several states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Alabama, Ohio, and Texas.

• Be part of a fast-growing company committed to service and excellence.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.
  
  

If you are a dedicated professional looking to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Position Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• Assist nationwide offices with organizing and maintain case files, request necessary documents, and keep cases well-organized.
• Manage and review the legal calendar for the assigned attorneys.
• Meet deadlines, document actions, and input information into the file database.
• Assist nationwide offices with drafting legal documents and standard letters and assist with drafting pleadings, drafting responses to discovery, drafting motions and orders to file with the court, scheduling 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.
• Required 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

Required 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.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant