Legal - Estate Planning Paralegal

Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
If you are an organized and determined multitasker with good computer skills and passionate about the legal field, this position may be for you. We are seeking a Paralegal to work in our Cerritos, CA office location to provide general paralegal support for the office. This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your legal career.
Monitors compliance with discovery by all parties and prepares motions as appropriate.
Obtains medical, insurance, employment and/or other records/information, through record requests or subpoenas. Assists with the drafting of motions, briefs and other documents.
Communicates with clients, claims adjusters, litigation specialists, attorneys offices, medical provider offices, police departments, courts and agents to request additional information/documentation as assigned.
Sets up legal file jackets, as needed. Maintains summary of all records received by case, for attorneys and other claims personnel.
Performs legal research at the request of the attorneys.

Must have a paralegal certificate and a minimum of 6 months experience in drafting discovery documents and discovery responses, summarizing claims files and medical records and interviewing clients.
Minimum typing skills of 28 wpm with accuracy of 95%.
Must be familiar with operation of general office equipment including calculator, fax machine, copy machine, etc.
Prior PC experience required including knowledge of word processing software (Word and Excel preferred). Knowledge of law office management, time billing and legal research software preferred.
This job is eligible to receive Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.