Contact Heather Cave for more details. or 210-756-8764


Up to $25 hourly Temp to Hire


Legal experience REQUIRED


In search of Legal Case Coordinator with a minimum of 4 years legal (litigation) experience, this role involves a high volume of administrative support and is responsible for ensuring the Expert and support team has the appropriate level of case assignments while maintaining the ability to meet scheduled deadlines. This role acts as an intermediary between the client, the support staff, and the expert and includes planning, scheduling, directing, and executing case management activities for maximum performance of all projects. The Associate Case Coordinator also provides the Expert with additional administrative case coordination support by, initiating new files, identifying and scheduling event dates and deadlines, and assuring needed travel is arranged and necessary equipment is reserved in Conference room.


Essential Functions:


* Coordinates internal and external activities to ensure the Expert is making the most effective use of time.


o Reviews Expert calendar daily for accuracy; anticipate needs related to upcoming client events and


internal deadlines.


o Maintains Expert's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences,


teleconferences, court appearances, inspections and travel. Coordinates and schedules the activities


with clients and resolves scheduling conflicts as necessary.


o Ensures Expert is ready for events Opinions, Report, Deposition, and Trial by coordinating with the support staff to ensure the organization of case materials and work products necessary for the Expert's scheduled commitments are prepared on time.


o Communicates with support staff and others involved on assigned files and works as a team so that


complete and responsive client service is provided.


o Reviews the incoming correspondence, communicates the identified notices/requirements to the


Expert, Operations Managers, or other personnel as necessary and appropriate, and ensures proper


documentation of correspondence in the matter management system.


o Coordinates with the support staff to ensure the organization of case materials and work products


necessary for the Expert's scheduled commitments are prepared on time.


Required Education and Experience:


* Five + years of executive/legal assistant experience required in the legal fields of product liability and/or


personal injury environments.


Preferred Education and Experience:


* Associate or Bachelor's degree in secretarial or paralegal studies, business administration, management


or related studies preferred.


* Knowledge of Aderant Expert Case Matter Management System


Competencies:


* Highly organized and strong attention to detail


* Independent worker, self-starter


* Strong work ethic


* Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment


* Ability to maintain confidentiality


* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple ongoing


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.