Pre-Litigation Paralegal

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.

• 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.