Job Description
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, offers automobile, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance to AAA Members through AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
Founded in 1914, we have been rated "A" or better by A.M. Best for more than 90 years and are one of the top personal lines property casualty insurance groups in the United States, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Benefit options available depending on contract factors and upon meeting requirements.
Essential Functions / Principal Responsibilities
• Legal file review and initial drafting of legal documents, such as discovery responses, trial documents, jury instructions, motions and other pleadings.
• Responsible for calculating statutory deadlines and completing assignments in compliance with same.
• Assignments may be more complex and caseload greater than that of a Paralegal I.
• Legal research via electronic resources (WestLaw) and in law libraries on variety of legal issues involving civil procedure, personal injury, and subrogation, of higher complexity and importance.
• Performs complex fact-finding investigations and submits findings with a comprehensive legal analysis to staff attorneys based on investigation.
• Conducts insured client interviews for discovery purposes.
• Assists attorney with preparation of evidence and works with retained experts for trial, arbitration, and mediation readiness.
• Responsible for administrative matters such as law library updates, follow-up on subpoenas, notarizing documents.
• Responsible for compliance with mandatory continuing legal education rules.
The candidate should have a minimum of five years of New Jersey paralegal experience. Experience working with a legal management system is preferred. The law offices operate in a paperlite environment, with all documents stored in the document management system, and TeamConnect is used for case management.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : Green Card, US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings :
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, offers automobile, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance to AAA Members through AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
Founded in 1914, we have been rated "A" or better by A.M. Best for more than 90 years and are one of the top personal lines property casualty insurance groups in the United States, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Benefit options available depending on contract factors and upon meeting requirements.
Essential Functions / Principal Responsibilities
• Legal file review and initial drafting of legal documents, such as discovery responses, trial documents, jury instructions, motions and other pleadings.
• Responsible for calculating statutory deadlines and completing assignments in compliance with same.
• Assignments may be more complex and caseload greater than that of a Paralegal I.
• Legal research via electronic resources (WestLaw) and in law libraries on variety of legal issues involving civil procedure, personal injury, and subrogation, of higher complexity and importance.
• Performs complex fact-finding investigations and submits findings with a comprehensive legal analysis to staff attorneys based on investigation.
• Conducts insured client interviews for discovery purposes.
• Assists attorney with preparation of evidence and works with retained experts for trial, arbitration, and mediation readiness.
• Responsible for administrative matters such as law library updates, follow-up on subpoenas, notarizing documents.
• Responsible for compliance with mandatory continuing legal education rules.
The candidate should have a minimum of five years of New Jersey paralegal experience. Experience working with a legal management system is preferred. The law offices operate in a paperlite environment, with all documents stored in the document management system, and TeamConnect is used for case management.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : Green Card, US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings :
About CSAA Insurance Group
Why we're forever forward -- At CSAA IG, one thing will always endure: our commitment to excellence in everything we do for our members, employees and communities. As insurance industry leaders, we know things can change in an instant. It’s why we’re here.
We’re not afraid of change. We welcome it and use it to advance the cause. For employees, our cause is to become ever more inclusive and supportive of their goals and contributions. For our AAA Members, it’s finding new ways to help them prevent, prepare for and recover from whatever comes. For our communities, it’s exploring new ways of helping them meet evolving challenges.
Whatever may happen, change becomes progress at CSAA IG.
Benefits for today and for your future -- Benefits at CSAA IG represent our commitment to protect our employees by providing for their needs today and helping them prepare for a more secure future. Our suite of benefits is designed to provide for your physical, mental, social and financial health.
Our sense of belonging keeps us together -- Belonging is the feeling of being welcomed and accepted for who you are and the qualities you bring. It’s knowing you’re heard and valued as an individual and employee.
At CSAA IG, we share a strong sense of purpose and a hunger for adventure.
Change should always be expected, but can’t always be predicted. Whatever happens, we remain true to our beliefs and clear on our purpose. We meet change head on and grow from each experience.
A promise to act -- Life is uncertain, but we are not. When our AAA Members need us, we know how to move with the speed, expertise and confidence they rely on.