Location(s) Glendale, California **Details** _Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. 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._ **Position Summary:** We are seeking an Office Clerk to work in our Baton Rouge, LA office to support the Field Agency Manager. You will efficiently and accurately handle various administrative duties. As an Office Clerk, you will answer phones, assist policyholders, help agents with licensing, underwriting notifications, policyholder information to process new and future new business. Communicating with Home Office personnel regarding policy status, underwriting notifications, claims status, and other misc. Policyholder and agent information/actions are also required. **Position Responsibilities:** + Assists attorneys with the preparation of responses to discovery, including meeting with clients when necessary. + Assists with preparation of cases for trial. + Sends out discovery requests. + Monitors compliance with discovery by all parties and prepares motions as appropriate. + Assists attorneys with investigation of cases. + 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. **Position Qualification:** + Should have 3-5 years of paralegal experience in addition to a paralegal certificate, or a degree and the ability to draft discover, etc. + Must be familiar with operation of general office equipment including calculator, fax machine, copy machine, etc. + Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills required. + 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. + The selected candidate will be required to work in office, with opportunities to work from home. The range for this position is $53,200 to $88,600. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.  This job is eligible to receive Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)   _Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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 does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee._ 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. If you receive such a message, delete it. **Kemper at a Glance** The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $13 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.7 million policies, is represented by approximately 24,000 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,500 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers. Learn more at Kemper.com . *Alliance United Insurance Company is not rated. _We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V_ **Our employees enjoy great benefits:** • Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month. • Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans. • Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs. • Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs. • Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress. • Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.