Paralegal Supervisor

We are Farmers! We are… more than just your favorite commercials. At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn't just our business - it's our culture! To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Workplace: Remote ( #LI-Remote ) We are adding five paralegal supervisors to our staff counsel teams! The positions are to lead teams in the following regions: 1) CO/AZ/NV; 2) OK/UT/MN/WI; 3) KS/IL/MO; 4) MA/RI/CT; and 5) IN/OH/NJ/MD. Experience in the respective jurisdiction(s) and prior leadership experience strongly preferred. These are virtual positions. Job Summary Oversees a team of paralegals that support attorneys in multiple branch legal offices. Includes oversight, development, training, and performance management of assigned paralegals. Assists with legal office administration and perform special assignments as assigned by leadership. Assists attorneys with trial and motion preparation, discovery and attend trials and meetings with clients and claims professionals to ensure overall quality results in all matters handled by Branch Legal Office (BLO). Essential Job Functions • Monitors all aspects of team performance including customer experience, work product quality, productivity, and compliance with claims legal strategy and objectives. • Supervises paralegals in one or more branch legal offices to include implementation of paralegal processes and procedures. • Fosters an inclusive work environment where behaviors lead to positive operational outcomes. • Recruits, hires, conducts onboarding and training for new paralegals. • In compliance with State Bar rules: Paralegal supervisor may assist attorneys in answering interrogatories; interviews clients and reduces answers to writing; reviews work with attorneys and prepares answers in final form. • Obtains, reviews and summarizes medical records at the direction of trial attorneys and reviewed by experts as necessary. • Arranges for medical examinations. • Assists attorneys in preparing motions and researches legal points in connection therewith. • Assists attorneys in interviewing witnesses preparatory to and during trials as necessary. • Assists attorneys in preparing documents and evidence for trial to ensure overall quality results in all matters handled by Branch Legal Office (BLO). • Translates claims strategy with feedback from direct leadership. Physical Actions This role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. 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 (example 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. Education Requirements Associate degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Completion of a certified paralegal program. Upon Hire. Experience Requirements 5-7 years of experience as a paralegal or comparable work in a legal office required. Leadership experience preferred. Benefits • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location. o CA Only: $72,300 - $123,090 o CO Only: $67,950 - $106,040 o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $67,950 - $113,520 o MA Only: $67,950 - $113,520 • o MD Only: $67,950 - $123,090 o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $67,950 - $123,090 o Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $72,300 - $106,040 o WA Only: $80,168 - $129,000 • Medical • Dental • Vision • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off • For more information, review "What we offer" on Job Location(s): R_US - United States Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly. Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Spokane, WA only: Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email: [email protected] Apply tot his job