Paralegal, School Law

Farmers Insurance Remote, Oregon, US

About the Role

Our results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. We tackle challenges head-on, learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us. Join an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, where you’ll find more than a job – you’ll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do. Discover our vibrant culture and explore career opportunities at

Connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and let’s build something incredible together! Remote ( #LI-Remote ) Our Los Angeles-area Staff Counsel team is looking to add a law clerk! Preferred candidate will be in their third year of law school, have some experience drafting motions, and available approximately 20 hours/week during the semester. This is a virtual position! Conducts legal research, assembles case materials, writes research memos and drafts, pleadings and motions under the guidance and mentorship of an Attorney or Supervising Attorney. Supports attorneys by assembling and organizing information for legal documents. Generally works on a part time basis approximately 20 hours per week. Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases. Analyze legal issues and apply appropriate legal principles to determine applicable defenses, relevant arguments and litigation strategy. Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations. Review complaints, petitions or motions that have been filed to determine issues involved. Assist and provide trial attorney support in preparing trial/mediation/arbitration documents and binders. Attend court sessions, depositions, mediations and trials to hear oral arguments and document necessary case information. Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift. This position operates in an open office working environment which will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Bachelors Degree required. Second or third year law student with an interest in civil litigation, personal injury or insurance defense required. Anticipated application deadline: If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly. Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. Check out

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Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and draft motions and pleadings
  • Support attorneys by organizing information for legal documents
  • Prepare briefs and memos

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree required
  • Second or third year law student in civil litigation
  • Experience drafting motions (preferred)

Required Skills

legal research writing memos motion drafting case preparation litigation support

Keywords

paralegal school law law student civil litigation personal injury

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Job Overview

Date Posted 7 hours ago
Location Remote, Oregon, US
Job Type Full-time
Work Mode Remote
Category Education training, Law legal services, Healthcare legal

About the Company

Farmers Insurance