What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Paralegal position at Jacoby & Meyers?
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Jacoby & Meyers is the pre-eminent law firm protecting consumers since 1972. We are currently seeking a smart and determined Litigation Paralegal to join our growing team and help manage the litigation departments. At Jacoby & Meyers, every single employee gets to make an impact. Our values guide the way we work with each other. It's a culture where you have the freedom to experiment and push your talents as far as they can go.
Job Title: Operations Paralegal
Type of Position: Full Time
Location: Fully Remote
Pay: $28.00/hour - $48.00/hour
Job Description:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensure compliance of legal and company guidelines and procedures
- Collaborate with multiple pre-litigation departments and teams to identify potential cases for litigation and facilitate the progress of cases
- Review, analyze and evaluate cases with approaching statutes of limitation
- Manage and maintain case management database---including updates and report generation
- Prepare informative reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing case information
- Document case highlights and concerns, define litigation case objectives, and formulate case plan in accordance with company strategies.
- Assign new cases to the Litigation Teams on an as needed basis
- Conduct investigations and documentary research
- Navigate California Superior Court websites to obtain case/docket information
- Research into party identity, location and assets
- Calendar and manage important deadlines, including but not limited to, statutes of limitation, court hearings, and due dates
- Draft and file legal documents with the court, including, but not limited to summons, complaints and proofs of service
- Serve as a liaison between pre-litigation departments and litigation department
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of civil litigation experience, personal injury experience preferred
- ABA-approved Paralegal Certification required
- Very well organized
- Good follow-up
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of Internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software
What We Offer:
- Flexible Schedules
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
- Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays
- Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- Accident Insurance
- Commuter Transportation Incentive
- Cell Phone and Internet Stipend
- Fully-paid parking
- Learning and Development Programs
- 1X1 Leadership Coaching
- Remote Positions
About J&M:
Jacoby & Meyers was founded in 1972 with the intention of making the legal system more accessible to the average person. Now, more than 50 years later, we continue to help people get the justice and compensation they deserve. Specializing in all types of accident claims, including automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, Uber/Lyft, or trucking accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, construction accidents and other wrongful conduct, the attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers have recovered over a billion dollars for their clients' personal injury and wrongful death claims caused by the negligence of a third party.
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Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $28 - $48
