Legal Project Manager

Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Healthcare reimbursement

Minimum of 10 days of annual PTO

Hybrid work environment with 4 days a 

Job summary

Park Dietz & Associates (PD&A) is a leading forensic consulting firm seeking a Legal Project Manager/Case Manager for its Irvine, CA office. You will coordinate expert engagements from intake through retention, working directly with PD&A experts and top law firms to ensure cases progress efficiently and client needs are met.

The role offers exposure to sophisticated legal work, nationally recognized experts, and meaningful opportunities for growth in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Ability to serve as primary point of contact for clients and manage intake and ongoing communication.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience coordinating expert engagements and communications with law firms.
• Hybrid work environment with in-office and remote days.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, managing matter intake and ongoing communication.
• Review intakes, complaints, and materials to understand case needs.
• Identify and match qualified experts for each engagement.
• Coordinate expert outreach, availability, and retention process.
• Draft and manage engagement letters and terms with clients.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Job description

About Us

Park Dietz & Associates (PD&A)is a leading forensic consulting firm that supports litigators at top law firms and government agencies across the U.S. We connect attorneys with world-class experts across disciplines to provide case evaluation, testimony, and strategic insight in matters ranging from catastrophic injury and wrongful death to criminal cases and complex multi-plaintiff litigation.

Founded over 30 years ago by a nationally recognized forensic psychiatrist, PD&A has built a reputation for beingretainedon complex and high-profile cases, such astheattempted assassination of President Reagan andthe case ofJeffrey Dahmer. Our team works closely with prominent experts and attorneys on sophisticated legal matters, offering a unique opportunity to gain exposure to challenging work and develop meaningful client relationships.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.parkdietzassociates.com/

About the Opportunity

At PD&A, the Legal Project Manager/Case Manager willhelp coordinate expert engagements frominitialintake through retention. You will work directly with PD&A experts and leading law firms to ensure cases progress efficiently and client needs are met.

The role offers exposure to sophisticated legal work, nationally recognized experts, and meaningful opportunities for growth. This is a full-time position based in Irvine, CA.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, managing matter intake & ongoing communication
• Review intakes, complaints, and supporting materials to understand case needs
• Identifyand match the most qualified experts for each engagement
• Coordinate expert outreach, availability, and retention process
• Draft and manage engagement letters with clients, including negotiating key terms
• Maintainaccuraterecords and case data within internal systems
• Provide a high-touch client experience through thoughtful,timely, and thorough communication
• Proactively address issues and ensure engagements progress smoothly
• Work closely with Accounting/Finance and leadership to support active matters
• Supportadditionalprojects and operational initiatives as the firm grows

About You

Youare a problem solver andthrive in an environment where youcan deliver a great clientexperience andare excited about the opportunity to work in a role thatutilizesyour strong attention to detail, projectmanagement, and incredible communication skills.

Perks and Benefits

Park Dietz & Associatesbenefits package includes:

• 401kwith employer match
• Healthcare reimbursement
• Minimum of 10 days of annual PTO
• Hybrid work environment with 4 days a week in-office and 1 day remote