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Construction Defect Litigation Legal Assistant
$72k-93k (estimate)
Full Time
3 Months Ago
Macdonald & Cody is Hiring a Construction Defect Litigation Legal Assistant Near Irvine, CA
Construction Defect Litigation Legal Assistant
Macdonald & Cody, LLP is an insurance defense litigation firm seeking a highly motivated, energetic, organized and dedicated full-time Construction Defect Litigation Legal Assistant to join our firm.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparation of cross-complaints
- Arranging service of cross-complaints on all named cross-defendants inclusive of tracking responsive pleading deadlines
- Preparation of requests for entry of default
- Preparation and maintenance of homeowner matrices
- Preparation and maintenance of scope of work matrices
- Preparation of discovery response shells
- Preparation of case management orders/special master orders
- Preparation of tender letters
- Preparation of settlement demand letters
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working on general contractor/developer construction defect cases required inclusive of preparation and service of cross-complaints, tracking status of service of cross-complaints along with responsive pleading deadlines as to each named cross-defendant, preparing and maintaining homeowner and scope of work matrices, preparing tender letters and settlement demands. Some trial experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal court rules and filing procedures required.
- Knowledge of electronic service providers required.
- Proficiency regarding California SB800/Calderon (Davis-Stirling Act) processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to comfortably communicate on the phone and via email with clients, carriers, counsel, mediators, special masters, and unrepresented parties.
- Strong organization and time management skills coupled with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and ensure timely completion/meeting of deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and instruction.
- Proficient in use of Outlook, Word, Adobe, and Excel.
Benefits:
- Work-life balance promoted.
- Casual attire Monday through Friday.
- 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 $28.50 - $38.50 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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$72k-93k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/17/2024
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