Litigation Paralegal Job in Huntington Beach CA Near Me, 8252788

Practice Setting:

Law Firm

Location:

Huntington Beach, CA

Job Title:

Legal Staff Paralegal in Huntington Beach, CA

Job Type:

Legal Staff

Practice Area:

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

Remote Job:

Job Description:

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Litigation Paralegal The candidate will review cases and medical claims assigned timely and completely. Identify key documents, issues and develop strategy to answer question What has to happen next in order to resolve this matter? Devise case plans, timelines and discovery plans necessary to move medical claims and cases forward effectively. Manage caseload and day to day file needs required to effectively represent client interests. Prepare requests for authority to file litigation/arbitration, as required by client protocols. Identify and communicate directly with physicians and other witnesses or information sources as needed. Resolve cases and claims for >80% assigned value within 365 days from referral (on average). Manage cost to collect on medical claims. Keep team lead updated on medical claims and cases as appropriate. Identify matters likely to proceed to trial or hearing early and ensure case plans are documented and communicated frequently. Bill timely, accurately, professionally and completely for work done. Trial preparation. Fact gathering. Assist with litigation preparation. Draft and proofread pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery templates. Court filings. Research law sources. Using paralegal skills strategically to review and assess assigned medical claims and matters. This includes contract review and analysis of claim details necessary to identify legal issues and develop plan to resolve them efficiently. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Paralegal experience in California required. 5 years as a Paralegal required. Healthcare experience preferred.