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Mercury Insurance · 1 month ago

Paralegal

Long Beach, CA

Part-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

Mercury Insurance is a recognized company that values its achievements and culture. The Paralegal role involves assisting house counsel with pre-trial tasks, drafting legal documents, and conducting research for claim cases.

Insurance

Responsibilities

Assist house counsel with various pre-trial tasks

Draft responses

Motions and other legal documents

Conduct research projects and gather information for claim cases

Correspond with clients to investigate facts in preparation for trial

Qualification

Paralegal CertificateInsurance defense experienceCivil litigation experienceLegal terminology knowledgeWord processing softwareCase management softwareResearch skillsClient correspondenceWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skills

Required

Completion of 4 hours of continuing education or required hours of education in compliance with the rules of State

Minimum: Certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association; A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester, or equivalent, units in law-related courses and that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education; BA or an advanced degree in any subject, a minimum of one year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks; or high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, a minimum of three years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks. This experience and training shall be completed no later than December 31, 2003

Minimum: 0-2 years insurance defense paralegal experience and/or equivalent insurance defense litigation experience

Minimum: General knowledge of legal principles, terminology and procedures; written communication skill to draft legal documents in support of and response to discovery, depositions, motions as well as proof and edit documents for accuracy. Must possess ability to work in paperless environment; effectively correspond with clients, attorneys and other involved parties. Knowledge and proficiency in word processing and case management software in order to complete assignments

Preferred

Degree in paralegal studies and/or Paralegal Certificate with 1+ insurance defense or civil litigation experience

1-2+ years paralegal experience in civil litigation / insurance defense

Excellent written and verbal communication and grammatical skills in order to draft motions, oppositions and replies; ability to carry out day to day activities in a logical and effective manner and completes work assignments promptly