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