Paralegal Specialist

TEKsystems
$30.00 - $42.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Los Angeles
Apr 25, 2025
Description: This position performs a variety of duties, including applying analytical skills to research, review, analyze, and process legal documents such as pleadings filed. This is administrative professional work in which incumbents are applying their skills and attaining new skills; are able to handle routine matters independently and complex matters under supervision; are able to prioritize their work with independence; and are working under general supervision. Essential Job Functions: * Responsible for case intake, including preparing case for service by analyzing initial pleadings to ensure jurisdiction and conformity with requirements. Processes initial claims, which may include drafting deficiency notices for deficient claims or re-service of claim if original service is unsuccessful. * Analyzes and processes subsequent pleadings, including answers, counterclaims, cross-claims, and third-party claims. * Monitors case related reports to ensure compliance with deadlines and expectations. Responsible for meeting all required service level agreements for assignments. * Maintains motions calendar, solicits responses as needed, and prepares documentation for timely submission to arbitrators. * Makes recommendations for administrative motions and administratively processes substantive issues for decision by the panel, with assistance. * Assesses applicable fees at various stages of the case and makes written recommendations on fee waiver requests. * Reviews challenges to potential arbitrators, solicits responses, and makes recommendations on the decision to manager. * Ensures that all fees are assessed and billed according to the Code of Arbitration Procedure. * Conducts financial review of settled/withdrawn cases and closes cases within expected timeframes. * Processes final financial review of settled/withdrawn cases and hearing awards and closes cases within expected timeframes. * Reviews incoming submissions and takes appropriate action with assistance. * Determines proper composition of panel, generates list of arbitrators, reviews arbitrator information for conflicts, and eliminates arbitrators with conflicts, with assistance. * Responsible for utilizing the ODR Portal and internal electronic docket management systems for processing assignments. * Provides excellent customer service, including responding to inquiries, orally or in writing, on arbitration policies and procedures, service of pleadings, status of cases, assessment of fees, and the ODR Portal. * Maintains electronic and physical file and enters all case-related information in the case processing system in accordance with established protocols. * Effectively prioritizes work with management oversight. * Other Responsibilities: * Additional duties as required by management, including Presentations/Public Speaking. Education/Experience Requirements: * Bachelors degree and 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Expertise using a desktop computer with the full suite of electronic office applications and other office equipment. * Familiarity with electronic docket management programs and web-based Portal systems a plus. * Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills required. * Must be highly organized and able to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately, in a fast-paced environment and under tight time constraints. * Must function effectively in a team environment and work with others to meet deadlines. * Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional demeanor. * Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills, and ability to prioritize work assignments and duties. * Candidate must demonstrate discretion and sound judgment, due to the confidential nature of the work. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Los Angeles,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.