[Remote] Legal Assistant - Michigan

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Farmers Insurance is a company known for its commitment to making a difference in people's lives. They are seeking a Legal Assistant to perform legal and secretarial tasks for assigned attorneys, including maintaining schedules, composing correspondence, and coordinating multi-party appearances.ResponsibilitiesMaintains schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s)Composes a variety of correspondence, pleadings and various legal formsCoordinates time and location of multi-party appearances, including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, Independent Medical Exams (IME’s) meetings and site inspectionsAnswers telephone calls, emails and handles client inquiriesReceives and processes incoming mailContacts 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 deadlinesSkillsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required1-3 years experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant requiredBenefitsBonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)401(k)MedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsLife InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveTuition AssistanceCompany OverviewThe companies comprising the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies® currently make up one of the country's largest insurers of vehicles, homes and small businesses, and provide a wide range of other specialty insurance and financial services products. It was founded in 1928, and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate.