Law Clerk at Farmers Insurance Group California

Workplace: Remote Job Summary 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. Essential Job Functions 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. Prepare responsive pleadings and correspondence as appropriate. 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. Physical Actions Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (e.g. others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. 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. Physical Environment This position operates in an open office working environment which will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Education Requirements Bachelors Degree required. Experience Requirements Second or third year law student with an interest in civil litigation, personal injury or insurance defense required. Benefits Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location. o CA Only: $23.12 - $33.37 Medical Dental Vision Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Paid Time Off Job Location(s): US - CA #J-18808-Ljbffr Farmers Insurance Group