LHH is seeking a direct hire Legal Assistant, Legal Assistant II and Legal Assistant III to sit on client site 100% in Costa Mesa, CA.

PERSONAL INJURY EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

Salary is $40,000-$80,000 depending on experience and level.

Please see general job description below:

Summary

Our expanding personal injury firm is seeking a dedicated, proactive, and energetic team player to join our Demands Department. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a supportive and inspiring team to prepare and write demand packages, resolve cases, and close client matters.

Legal Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Attorneys and the Demands Team on settlements.

• Answer and route incoming calls on a multi-line telephone system.

• Scan, photocopy, fax, and file documents.

• Draft demands to insurance carriers.

• Assist attorneys in evaluating new offers.

• Present counter-demands, both written and verbal, to carriers and adjusters.

• Monitor and prioritize cases as statutes of limitations approach.

• Keep clients informed of all case progress and status changes.

• Regularly communicate with clients and their families regarding injuries and settlements.

• Act as a liaison to litigation teams.

• Manage case status updates and document all information in CRM.

• Send settlement releases to clients and insurance companies.

• Sort and document settlement correspondence from insurance carriers.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Legal Assistant Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, English Literature, or a similar field.

• 1-2 years of experience in Personal Injury law or a similar role is preferred.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly organized.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

What working for this company is like:

• PTO and sick days, medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, and 401K.

• Positive and supportive culture encouraging you to do your best work every day.

• Regular celebration and recognition of your hard work.

• Health-conscious environment.

• Opportunities for advancement.

• Training provided for our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance