Legal Assistant - State of Michigan
This is a virtual position. We are seeking a candidate with Michigan Civil Litigation experience to join the team!
Job Summary
Performs legal and secretarial tasks for assigned attorney(s), with supervision and oversight from their leader.
Essential Job Functions
• Maintains schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s).
• Composes a variety of correspondence, pleadings and various legal forms.
• Coordinates time and location of multi-party appearances, including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, Independent Medical Exams (IME’s) meetings and site inspections.
• Answers telephone calls, emails and handles client inquiries.
• Receives and processes incoming mail.
• Contacts clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as instructed by assigned attorney(s).
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and keeps up-to-date with court rules and legal deadlines.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience Requirements
1-3 years experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant required.
Benefits
• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,600.00 - $59,400.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home
Work Location: Remote
Job Summary
Performs legal and secretarial tasks for assigned attorney(s), with supervision and oversight from their leader.
Essential Job Functions
• Maintains schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s).
• Composes a variety of correspondence, pleadings and various legal forms.
• Coordinates time and location of multi-party appearances, including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, Independent Medical Exams (IME’s) meetings and site inspections.
• Answers telephone calls, emails and handles client inquiries.
• Receives and processes incoming mail.
• Contacts clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as instructed by assigned attorney(s).
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and keeps up-to-date with court rules and legal deadlines.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience Requirements
1-3 years experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant required.
Benefits
• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,600.00 - $59,400.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home
Work Location: Remote