Construction Defect Litigation Legal Assistant

Macdonald & Cody, LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Macdonald & Cody, LLP is seeking a Construction Defect Litigation Legal Assistant to support their insurance defense litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in construction defect cases, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for personal and professional growth, with compensation based on experience.

Benefits

Work-life balance promoted

Casual attire

401k with employer matching

Employer-paid healthcare

10 paid holidays a year

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction defect cases.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal court rules.
• Proficient in preparation and service of cross-complaints.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of cross-complaints and maintenance of case management orders.
• Communicate with clients, counsel, mediators effectively.
• Track deadlines and prepare discovery response shells.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Tools

Outlook

Word

Adobe

Excel

Job description

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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.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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