Job Description

BURKE + CO.

THE GIST:

Our client, an established real estate development firm, seeks a top-tier Legal Administrator to represent the firm with poise & professionalism in all interactions. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience working as a certified paralegal either with in-house counsel or at a law firm. Experience with construction claims a plus!

This is an amazing opportunity to join a warm, kind team at an expanding company!

THE NITTY GRITTY:

• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and managing legal documents, contracts, and agreements
• Maintain and organize legal files, both physical and electronic, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and easily accessible
• Draft correspondence, legal memos, and other documents as directed by legal counsel
• Assist in the preparation of legal reports, presentations, and other materials as needed
• Handle all document gathering for document productions for SB800 notices
• Produce documents to outside counsel at onset of litigation and handles subsequent supplemental productions
• Remain copied on all litigation updates from counsel and update litigation tracker
• Update tracker with legal invoices to track deductibles
• Produce litigation tracker for quarterly reports
• Attend all mediations and mandatory settlement conferences
• Handle COI requests
• Update bond report with releases and produce bond report for quarterly risk review
• Review and approve all third party inspection forms and COI’s for all divisions
• Draft release and settlement agreements for all divisions as needed
• Updates document retention policy as needed to reflect changes in the company and/or law
• Take on special projects and other ad hoc tasks as needed

THE ESSENTIALS:

• 3+ years of experience working as a paralegal
• Must be a certified paralegal
• Experience interacting with attorneys, judges, and insurance carriers
• Experience working for in house counsel and/or a law firm
• Experience with Legal Tracker preferred
• Experience with construction claims a plus
• Must be ok with quarterly domestic travel to satellite offices
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Proactive nature and confident ability to request updates from council
• Polished communicator with exceptional written, verbal & interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and great at multitasking

THE CHERRY ON TOP:

• Join a warm, generous team & culture!
• Established company that is continuing to grow & expand

LOCATION: Newport Beach, CA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

COMPENSATION: $120k-140k base salary + benefits + bonus (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)

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