Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and paralegal certification., Over 4 years of experience in litigation practice., Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with California Civil Procedure., Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail..

Key responsibilities:

Assist the Legal Department with litigation and non-litigation tasks.

Draft legal documents and review discovery responses.

Coordinate depositions and monitor ongoing litigation.

Prepare for court hearings and ensure timely payment of legal bills.

The California FAIR Plan is a private association comprised of all insurers authorized to write property insurance in California. The FAIR Plan was established in July 1968 following the 1960s brush fires and riots as the state’s insurer of last resort, created to ensure access to basic property insurance for California homeowners who have been unable to obtain homeowners insurance from the voluntary market for reasons outside of their control. The FAIR Plan will write fire insurance coverage for these homeowners, regardless of a property’s wildfire risk. The FAIR Plan is committed to strengthening consumer choices in the voluntary insurance market, while ensuring that all homeowners, including those who live in areas threatened by wildfires, can obtain basic property coverage and the peace of mind they deserve.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Paralegal is responsible for assisting the Legal Department in litigation and nonlitigation tasks.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drafting basic legal documents
• Initial review of discovery response
• Gathering file material as requested by outside counsel
• Coordinating depositions of company personnel
• Preparing for and attending small claims court hearings (remote appearances)
• Monitoring litigation as requested by attorneys
• Maintaining roster of ongoing litigation
• Reviewing and ensuring timely and appropriate payment of legal bills and vendor fees
• Preparing analytic
• Monitoring pending and new legislation

SKILLS
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Individual initiative and selfstarter
• Organizational and multitasking skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• 4+ years of experience in a litigation practice
• California resident
• Bachelor’s degree
• Paralegal certification
• Familiar with the California Code of Civil Procedure
• Comfortable reviewing statutes and regulations

Compensation$75,000$95,000

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