Litigation Paralegal

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Job Title

Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid

Requisition Number

R7468 Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid (Open)

Location

California - Home Teleworkers

Additional Locations

San Jose, California

Job Information

CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the top personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the U.S. Our employees proudly live our core beliefs and fulfill our enduring purpose to help members prevent, prepare for and recover from life's uncertainties, and we're proud of the culture we create together. As we commit to progress over perfection, we recognize that every day is an opportunity to be innovative and adaptable. At CSAA IG, we hire good people for a brighter tomorrow. We are actively hiring for a Litigation Paralegal. Join us and support CSAA IG in achieving our goals Your Role:

As a paralegal you will provide paralegal support services to CSAA attorneys, assisting in the defense of insureds involved in litigation and in the litigation of subrogation matters for CSAA. 

Your work:

• 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.

• Legal research via electronic resources and in law libraries on variety of legal issues involving civil procedure, personal injury, and subrogation.

• 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, and follow-up on subpoenas. Responsible for compliance with mandatory continuing legal education rules.

• Primarily remote working environment with infrequent travel.

Required Experience, Education and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Certification(s) and/or licensure(s) in functional area

• Paralegal certification per CA Business & Professions Code Section or as required by statute in other states as applicable

• Complete and stay current with Paralegal Continuing Education requirements.

• Strong PC skills and knowledge of legal software applications and Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong written skills needed to compose legal documents

• Ability to handle and respond to sensitive and confidential information

• Strong analytical, verbal communication and organizational skills

• Understand legal concepts, terminology, principles and legal procedures

• Understand legal and professional ethics

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a litigation team

What would make us excited about you? 

• 3 – 5 years previous experience as a paralegal

• Notary license

• Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., participating in employee resource groups, volunteering, etc.) 

• Lives into cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.) 

• Travels as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings 

• Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc 

CSAA IG Careers   

At CSAA IG, we're proudly devoted to protecting our customers, our employees, our communities, and the world at large. We are on a climate journey to continue to do better for our people, our business, and our planet. Taking bold action and leading by example. We are citizens for a changing world, and we continually change to meet it.  

Join us if you… 

• BELIEVE in a mission focused on building a community of service, rooted in inclusion and belonging. 

• COMMIT to being there for our customers and employees. 

• CREATE a sense of purpose that serves the greater good through innovation.   

Recognition: We offer a total compensation package, performance bonus, 401(k) with a company match, and so much more  Read more about what we offer and what it is like to be a part of our dynamic team at  

In most cases, you will have the opportunity to choose your preferred working location from the following options when you join CSAA IG: remote, hybrid, or in-person. Submit your application to be considered. We communicate via email, so check your inbox and/or your spam folder to ensure you don't miss important updates from us.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact   

As part of our values, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at CSAA IG. We actively celebrate colleagues' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. 

We are always recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the U.S. workforce. The diversity of our team fosters a broad range of ideas and enables us to design and deliver a wide array of products to meet customers' evolving needs. 

CSAA Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer.   

If you apply and are selected to continue in the recruiting process, we will schedule a preliminary call with you to discuss the role and will disclose during that call the available salary/hourly rate range based on your location. Factors used to determine the actual salary offered may include location, experience, or education. 

Must have authorization to work indefinitely in the US. 

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Strong PC skills and demonstrated knowledge of legal software applications and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written skills needed to compose legal documents
• Ability to handle and respond to sensitive and confidential information
• Strong analytical, verbal communication and organizational skills
• Advanced knowledge of the law, which includes understanding legal concepts, terminology, principles and legal procedures
• Understand legal and professional ethics
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a litigation team

Preferred:

• Ability to provide direction to lower level staff and act as a team leader

Education, Work Experience, Licenses & Certifications

Required:

• 6 – 7 years previous experience as a paralegal.
• Bachelor's degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification(s) and/or licensure(s) in functional area.
• Paralegal certification per CA Business & Professions Code Section or as required by statute in other states as applicable. (CA Bus & Prof Code 6450(c) allows for certification also through experience + attorney declaration.)
• Complete and stay current with Paralegal Continuing Education requirements.
• Notary license

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