Walter Clark Legal Group
Litigation Paralegal
Walter Clark Legal Group, Rancho Mirage, California, United States, 92271
Job Description
Join Our Team at Walter Clark Legal Group! At
Walter Clark Legal Group , we take pride in fostering a
collaborative and supportive
work culture where our team members thrive. We believe that
work-life balance
is essential to success, and we are committed to providing an environment where our employees feel
valued, empowered, and motivated
to grow. As a
growing, litigating, plaintiff personal injury firm , we are looking for
reliable and proactive litigation paralegals
to join our team. With offices in
Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, El Centro, Victorville, and Banning , we offer opportunities to work in a
fast-paced, high-achieving
environment while being part of a firm that truly cares about its people. Applicants must reside in California. 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 files, 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 witnesses 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 client’s 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 client’s 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 insurance claims, 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 clients by the court, parties, and government agencies via personal service, 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 Court’s PACER system preferred. Familiarity with Medicare Set Aside, settlement planning/structured settlements, and Petition for Approval of Claims or Actions. Compliance with Business and Professions Code section 6450 (d): Paralegals must certify completion of four hours of legal ethics and four hours of general or specialized law CLE every two years, with records kept and certified by a supervising attorney. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, criminal justice, or related field preferred. 5+ years in a litigation paralegal role in civil litigation, preferably personal injury. Eligibility and compliance with Business and Professions Code section 6450 (c), demonstrated via one of the following: Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal program. Completion of a law-related coursework program at an accredited postsecondary institution. Degree in any subject plus at least one year of law-related experience under an attorney’s supervision, with a declaration of qualification. High school diploma or GED plus three years of law-related experience under an attorney’s supervision, with a declaration of qualification. Join this amiable and progressive firm! We offer
Dental, Medical, 401k, Vision (covered 100% by the firm for most individual plans), Gym Memberships, Cell phone & Wifi stipends, sick time, vacation, etc. Company Description Since founding the firm in 1996, the principal, a civil trial specialist and ABOTA member, has developed a stellar reputation by applying the CER principles: Client first, Education for all, and Rewards shared.
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Join Our Team at Walter Clark Legal Group! At
Walter Clark Legal Group , we take pride in fostering a
collaborative and supportive
work culture where our team members thrive. We believe that
work-life balance
is essential to success, and we are committed to providing an environment where our employees feel
valued, empowered, and motivated
to grow. As a
growing, litigating, plaintiff personal injury firm , we are looking for
reliable and proactive litigation paralegals
to join our team. With offices in
Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, El Centro, Victorville, and Banning , we offer opportunities to work in a
fast-paced, high-achieving
environment while being part of a firm that truly cares about its people. Applicants must reside in California. 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 files, 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 witnesses 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 client’s 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 client’s 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 insurance claims, 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 clients by the court, parties, and government agencies via personal service, 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 Court’s PACER system preferred. Familiarity with Medicare Set Aside, settlement planning/structured settlements, and Petition for Approval of Claims or Actions. Compliance with Business and Professions Code section 6450 (d): Paralegals must certify completion of four hours of legal ethics and four hours of general or specialized law CLE every two years, with records kept and certified by a supervising attorney. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, criminal justice, or related field preferred. 5+ years in a litigation paralegal role in civil litigation, preferably personal injury. Eligibility and compliance with Business and Professions Code section 6450 (c), demonstrated via one of the following: Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal program. Completion of a law-related coursework program at an accredited postsecondary institution. Degree in any subject plus at least one year of law-related experience under an attorney’s supervision, with a declaration of qualification. High school diploma or GED plus three years of law-related experience under an attorney’s supervision, with a declaration of qualification. Join this amiable and progressive firm! We offer
Dental, Medical, 401k, Vision (covered 100% by the firm for most individual plans), Gym Memberships, Cell phone & Wifi stipends, sick time, vacation, etc. Company Description Since founding the firm in 1996, the principal, a civil trial specialist and ABOTA member, has developed a stellar reputation by applying the CER principles: Client first, Education for all, and Rewards shared.
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