Pre-Litigation Paralegal - Macdonald & Cody, LLP
Irvine, CA 92614
About the Job
Macdonald & Cody, LLP is an insurance defense litigation firm specializing in personal injury and catastrophic injury claims. We are looking to add a paralegal to our growing pre-litigation team.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Review and analysis of pre-litigation settlement demands to formulate appropriate strategy and timeline to effectuate settlement of personal injury and wrongful death claims.
- Determine all possible claimants who may be eligible to participate in settlement and facilitate settlement of all known claims.
- Review and analysis of insurance policy documentation to confirm appropriate persons to be included in settlement.
- Secure required documentation to ensure compliance with any conditional demands.
- Maintain active and ongoing communication with clients, carriers and opposing counsel regarding case status.
- Draft legal correspondence and settlement documents.
- Ensure payment issuance to claimants in a timely manner.
- Work closely with team members on case strategy and resolution of any settlement issues.
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills, including written, telephone and in-person.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and handle a large caseload with varying deadlines.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal court rules and filing procedures is a plus, but not required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and instruction.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc. and Adobe).
Required Education:
- ABA Paralegal Certificate.
Benefits:
- Casual attire Monday through Friday.
- Work-life balance promoted.
- Overtime is not required.
- Great team-oriented work environment.
- Offers opportunities to grow personally & professionally.
- Compensation commensurate with experience.
- Employer-paid healthcare.
- 401k with employer matching.
- 10 paid holidays a year.
- Paid time off.
- The hourly range in California for this role is $25.00 - $35.00 and represents the firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidates experience, qualifications and location.
If you require an alternative method to apply - please call our office at (714) 831-1713.
Source : Macdonald & Cody, LLP