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Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury (In Person/Remote)

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Rancho Mirage, CA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Duties include:
  • Assist Attorney in the preparation of legal documents including but not limited to government claims complaints motions declarations petitions briefs demands case management statements and other similar legal documents as assigned.
  • Assist Attorney to prepare propound and respond to written discovery demands for defense medical exams inspection demands depositions civil subpoenas and other similar legal documents prior to the discovery cutoff deadline as assigned.
  • Assist Attorney in the preparation of all documents related to the designation of expert trial witnesses the retention of expert witnesses the management of expert witness file coordinate expert depositions prior to the expert discovery cutoff deadline as assigned.
  • Assist Attorney to prepare trial related documents such as the statement of the case witness statement exhibit list exhibit binders motions in limine coordinate trial testimony of fact witness and retained and non-retained expert trial witnesses as assigned.
  • Assist Attorney to calendar and manage all statute of limitations that are related to the clients case as assigned.
  • Assist Attorney to research and analyze statutes regulations legal articles judicial decisions and other legal sources providing written analysis to attorneys.
  • Assist Attorney to communicate with each client every thirty (30) days regarding the clients injuries medical diagnoses ongoing symptoms treatment status the identity of all medical treatment providers. Update clients on the status of their case and any key dates.
  • Assist Attorney to obtain update and finalize all subrogation liens including but not limited to third party health insurance liens Medi-Cal Liens and Medicare liens.
  • Assist Attorney to locate medical experts and authorize medical treatment as needed.
  • Assist Attorney to document all medical specials and perform Howell analysis.
  • Assist Attorney to request all medical records and bills in a timely manner.
  • Assist Attorney to request all loss of earnings documents in a timely manner.
  • Assist Attorney to open and insurance claim as necessary and confirm insurance coverage.
  • Assist Attorney to draft medical summaries for attorney review.
  • Assist Attorney to draft settlement demands for attorney review.
  • Assist Attorney to process settlement documents including the release and settlement check and manage disbursement process.
  • Assist Attorney to maintain full compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and confidential records.
  • Assist Attorney to complete all training as assigned by the Director of Litigation Division Operations.
  • Assist Attorney to perform other paralegal and case management related duties as assigned by the handling attorney.
  • Must be thoroughly familiar with the California Code of Civil Procedure and able to calculate legal deadlines for all documents served on client by the court parties and state county and city governments and agencies via personal service overnight mail mail electronic service and facsimile.
  • Must be able to draft and execute a valid proof of service and serve legal documents on all parties.
  • Must be able to file all legal documents with the Superior Court of California.
  • Familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and ability to file legal documents with the U.S. District Courts Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) preferred.
  • Familiarity with Medicare Set Aside settlement planning/structured settlements and Petition for Approval of Compromises of Claim or Action or Disposition of Proceeds of Judgment for Minor or Person with a Disability.
  • Compliance with Business and Professions Code section 6450 (d) in the following manner: Every two years commencing January 1 2007 any person that is working as a paralegal shall be required to certify completion of four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in legal ethics and four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in either general law or in an area of specialized law. All continuing legal education courses shall meet the requirements of Section 6070. Certification of these continuing education requirements shall be made with the paralegals supervising attorney. The paralegal shall be responsible for keeping a record of the paralegals certifications.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors degree in business administration criminal justice or related field preferred
  • 5 years in a litigation paralegal role in civil litigation preferably personal injury.
  • Demonstrated eligibility and compliance with Business and Professions Code section 6450 (c) in one of the following ways:
    • A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.
    • A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at or a degree from a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester or equivalent units in law-related courses and that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.
    • A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject a minimum of one year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks.
    • A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma a minimum of three years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks. This experience and training shall be completed no later than December 31 2003.
Join this amiable and progressive firm! We offer Dental Medical 401k Vision (covered 100% by the firm for most individual plans offered) Gym Memberships Cell phone & Wifi stipends sick time vacation etc.

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