Legal Department

Brief Description

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, Ohio, and Texas.

Position: Team Lead

Location: Ontario, California

Job Description: In-House Counsel for Fred Loya Insurance is seeking a Team Lead for our Ontario, California office. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
• Ability to work under pressure
  
  

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to ensure efficient workflow
• Coordinate with various departments to meet company goals
• Maintain high standards of customer service and operational efficiency
  
  

Overview (Primary Purpose): The primary purpose of this position is to lead a team of employees in the Litigation Department to meet the goals and objectives set out by the Management team. The Lead Paralegal must have a positive attitude, exceptional people skills, the ability to listen and follow instructions, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a professional demeanor. This position will interact with insured clients, employees, attorneys/managers, vendors, and/or court personnel.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and supporting new and current employees on the team
• Overseeing employee performance, including disciplinary actions
• Building and maintaining an effective team through performance management such as coaching, counseling, and disciplining team members
• Managing team scheduling, approval of PTO, and other time-off requests
• Managing attendance and other matters
• Overseeing day-to-day operations of the team and running reports as needed to verify deadlines are met
• Effectively communicating company goals, procedures, policies, and deadlines to the assigned team
• Monitoring caseloads and file maintenance for the office in concert with Attorneys
• Preparing pleadings, correspondence, and legal documentation in concert with Attorneys
• Performing other general administrative tasks as requested
  
  

Requirements

• Qualifications:
• Proven experience in a leadership role
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• At least 2 years of work experience in civil litigation, with insurance defense preferred
• Excellent management, communication, and presentation skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to change; must be able to multitask
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Self-motivated; able to work independently; and handle confidential matters