Executive Assistant/ Project Coordinator

HR Advisors, Inc.; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end bonus

Health insurance

401k with safe harbor

Job summary

Paragon Forensics is seeking an Executive Assistant / Project Coordinator to provide high-level administrative and case management support to a team of forensic experts and staff. This role involves monitoring workflow, organizing case materials, scheduling, and coordinating with technical staff and case managers on deadlines.

Additional duties may be assigned to support overall company operations. Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, coordinating travel, and serving as a primary

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years administrative experience
• 5+ years customer service experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, deposition/trial testimony, inspections and calls.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between experts, attorneys, clients and internal team members.
• Assist with gathering and organizing file materials (e.g., records, photos, reports, and discovery).
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights and car rental.
• Maintain organized digital filling systems and ensure all case materials are up to date.
• Prioritize the client’s needs and case objectives to ensure excellence in quality of work product and timeliness in execution.
• Request and file case material.
• Manage a high volume of customer inquiries and caseload.
• Phone and email correspondence with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

EA experience

Organization

Note taking

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paragon Forensics is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in providing forensic analysis and expert opinion to the medico-legal and insurance industries. Our principal services include analyses of accident reconstruction, premises liability, biomechanics, and safety to assist our clients in their evaluation of actual or potential injury-related claims. We are a multidisciplinary team of Engineers and PhDs who collaborate on cases in a relaxed yet fast-paced work environment. www.paragonforensics.com

The Executive Assistant / Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing high-level administrative and case management support to the Paragon team of experts and staff. Responsibilities include monitoring workflow for each case, requesting, organizing, and maintaining case materials, and coordinating with technical staff and case managers on calendar-driven tasks and deadlines. This role will also support case intake, scheduling, case coordination, and general administrative operations to ensure efficiency across for individually assigned technical staff and the organization. The Executive Assistant / Project Coordinator may be asked to assist with additional duties as needed to support overall company operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, deposition/trial testimony, inspections and calls.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between experts, attorneys, clients and internal team members.
• Assist with gathering and organizing file materials (e.g., records, photos, reports, and discovery).
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights and car rental.
• Maintain organized digital filling systems and ensure all case materials are up to date.
• Prioritize the client’s needs and case objectives to ensure excellence in quality of work product and timeliness in execution.
• Request and file case material.
• Manage a high volume of customer inquiries and caseload.
• Phone and email correspondence with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role.
• Organization and note taking.
• Task prioritization
• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving and taking initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication with the command of the English language.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma.
• 5 plus years administrative experience.
• 5 plus years of customer service experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:

• Legal industry experience
• Clio Customer Relationship Management software experience.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• 401k with 3% safe harbor and profit sharing
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• $750/month towards Blue Shield medical/dental insurance