Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin Our Team at Walter Clark Legal Group!At Walter Clark Legal Group, we take pride in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture where our team members thrive. We believe that work-life balance is essential to success, and we are committed to providing an environment where our employees feel valued, empowered, and motivated to grow.As a growing, litigating, plaintiff personal injury firm, we are looking for reliable and proactive litigation paralegals to join our team. With offices in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, El Centro, Victorville, and Banning, we offer opportunities to work in a fast-paced, high-achieving environment while being part of a firm that truly cares about its people.Applicants must reside in California.Duties include:Assist Attorney in the preparation of legal documents including, but not limited to government claims, complaints, motions, declarations, petitions, briefs, demands, case management statements, and other similar legal documents, as assigned.Assist Attorney to prepare, propound, and respond to written discovery, demands for defense medical exams, inspection demands, depositions, civil subpoenas, and other similar legal documents prior to the discovery cutoff deadline, as assigned.Assist Attorney in the preparation of all documents related to the designation of expert trial witnesses, the retention of expert witnesses, the management of expert witness file, coordinate expert depositions prior to the expert discovery cutoff deadline, as assigned.Assist Attorney to prepare trial related documents such as the statement of the case, witness statement, exhibit list, exhibit binders, motions in limine, coordinate trial testimony of fact witness and retained and non-retained expert trial witnesses, as assigned.Assist Attorney to calendar and manage all statute of limitations that are related to the client’s case, , as assigned.Assist Attorney to research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources, providing written analysis to attorneys.Assist Attorney to communicate with each client every thirty (30) days regarding the client’s injuries, medical diagnoses, ongoing symptoms, treatment status, the identity of all medical treatment providers. Update clients on the status of their case and any key dates.Assist Attorney to obtain, update, and finalize all subrogation liens, including but not limited to third party health insurance liens, Medi-Cal Liens, and Medicare liens.Assist Attorney to locate medical experts and authorize medical treatment, as needed.Assist Attorney to document all medical specials and perform Howell analysis.Assist Attorney to request all medical records and bills in a timely manner.Assist Attorney to request all loss of earnings documents in a timely manner.Assist Attorney to open and insurance claim, as necessary, and confirm insurance coverage.Assist Attorney to draft medical summaries for attorney review.Assist Attorney to draft settlement demands for attorney review.Assist Attorney to process settlement documents, including the release and settlement check, and manage disbursement process.Assist Attorney to maintain full compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and confidential records.Assist Attorney to complete all training as assigned by the Director of Litigation Division – Operations.Assist Attorney to perform other paralegal and case management related duties as assigned by the handling attorney.Must be thoroughly familiar with the California Code of Civil Procedure and able to calculate legal deadlines for all documents served on client by the court, parties, and state, county, and city governments and agencies via personal service, overnight mail, mail, electronic service, and facsimile.Must be able to draft and execute a valid proof of service and serve legal documents on all parties.Must be able to file all legal documents with the Superior Court of California.Familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and ability to file legal documents with the U.S. District Court’s Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) preferred.Familiarity with Medicare Set Aside, settlement planning/structured settlements, and Petition for Approval of Compromises of Claim or Action or Disposition of Proceeds of Judgment for Minor or Person with a Disability.Compliance with Business and Professions Code section 6450 (d) in the following manner: Every two years, commencing January 1, 2007, any person that is working as a paralegal shall be required to certify completion of four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in legal ethics and four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in either general law or in an area of specialized law. All continuing legal education courses shall meet the requirements of Section 6070. Certification of these continuing education requirements shall be made with the paralegal’s supervising attorney. The paralegal shall be responsible for keeping a record of the paralegal’s certifications.Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in business administration, criminal justice, or related field preferred5+ years in a litigation paralegal role in civil litigation, preferably personal injury.Demonstrated eligibility and compliance with Business and Professions Code section 6450 (c) in one of the following ways:A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester, or equivalent, units in law-related courses and that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject, a minimum of one year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks.A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, a minimum of three years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks. This experience and training shall be completed no later than December 31, 2003. Join this amiable and progressive firm! We offer Dental, Medical, 401k, Vision (covered 100% by the firm for most individual plans offered), Gym Memberships, Cell phone & Wifi stipends, sick time, vacation, etc. Company DescriptionSince founding the firm in 1996, the principal, board-certified in civil trials by the NBTA, and, a member of ABOTA, has developed the firm's sterling reputation, by applying the rule of CER: Client first, Education for all, and, Rewards shared.Company DescriptionSince founding the firm in 1996, the principal, board-certified in civil trials by the NBTA, and, a member of ABOTA, has developed the firm's sterling reputation, by applying the rule of CER: Client first, Education for all, and, Rewards shared.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin Our Team at Walter Clark Legal Group!At Walter Clark Legal Group, we take pride in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture where our team members thrive. We believe that work-life balance is essential to success, and we are committed to providing an environment where our employees feel valued, empowered, and motivated to grow.Job ResponsibilitiesClient Service:a. Communicate with new clients within 24 hours when a new case is assigned.b. Communicate verbally with all treating clients via phone, video conference, or in-person every 30 days, using the treating client contact template. Capture all client injuries, ongoing symptoms, and treating providers. Update clients on the status of their case and any key dates. Document communication in Smart Advocate using note topic Client Contact.c. Communicate with all non-treating clients via phone, video conference, or in-person every 30 days, using the non-treating client contact template. Keep clients informed of the status of their case and any key milestones. Document communication in Smart Advocate using note topic Client Contact.d. Keep in mind that you are always an advocate for the client, always doing what is in the best interest of the client and their claim.File Management:a. Conduct initial review of the file to determine any key missing information prior to the first call to the client.b. On the initial call, confirm treatment status with the client. Note all providers in Smart Advocate. If the client does not have health insurance and requires treatment suggestions, provide the client with resources of lien providers in their area.c. All significant medical symptoms or diagnosis findings are immediately brought to the attorney’s attention.d. Monitor SOL on all cases as a precautionary backup to the attorney and paralegals.e. All assigned tasks are current.f. Answers and returns all calls and written inquiries promptly, professionally, and with a friendly greeting remembering you are always a brand ambassador.g. Confirm coverage, note all coverages and applicable insurance limits in Smart Advocate.h. All relevant records and bills are requested in a timely manner.i. When necessary, authorize medical treatment and diagnostic tests.j. Maintain timely contact with adjusters, providing index information and pertinent updates.k. If the client has a loss of earnings claim, request and obtain all substantiating documentation, and calculate the value of the client’s loss of earnings claim.l. Routine review of the client’s file to ensure meaningful forward movement towards settlement or transfer to litigation or trial, updating case value in Smart Advocate based on newly discovered information. All file reviews to use the File Review template and be saved in Smart Advocate using the note topic: File Review.m. Completion of medical summary, chronology, and/or Howell number calculation, on files as directed by Attorney.n. Timely review of all medical records and billing.o. Timely submit detailed demands to the Attorney for review and approval.p. All written settlement offers are conveyed to the client in a timely manner in writing. All offers are recorded in SmartAdvocate in real-time.q. Monitor case expenses and client medical bill amounts, ensuring that medical and case expenses are under one-third of known policy limits. If medical bills exceed one-third of known policy limits, plan to send a Policy Limit demand.r. Case Managers with no Assistant Case Manager are responsible for requesting client healthcare plan verbiage. Report and track all subrogation liens (including but not limited to VA, Medicare, Medi-Cal, Tri-Care, Medpay, PIP, and No-Fault).Trial Preparation:a. Ensure all correspondence/documents are accurately named in Smart Advocate and all records/bills to date have been requested/received.b. Verify all values are accurate in Smart Advocate for bills and costs. c. Verify receipt of Certificates of Records for all providersd. Confirm all Smart Advocate tabs are accurate and completeVerify all demands and offers are up to date in SmartAdvocate.Settlement:a. Enter all recovery amounts and fees into the settlement tab in real time and send a settlement email at the time of settlement.b. Draft rough draft and/or final Settlement Memorandum and review the breakdown with the client via phone, in person, zoom or email.c. Task disbursement team with file transfer to a Settlement Coordinator within 14 days of an executed settlement agreement being remitted to the insurance company and all lien reporting has been completed and disputed charges, if any, are removed from health insurance, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and/or VA liens.Join this amiable and progressive firm! We offer Dental, Medical, 401k, Vision (covered 100% by the firm for most individual plans offered), Gym Memberships, Cell phone & Wifi stipends, sick time, vacation, etc.Company DescriptionSince founding the firm in 1996, the principal, board-certified in civil trials by the NBTA, and, a member of ABOTA, has developed the firm's sterling reputation, by applying the rule of CER: Client first, Education for all, and, Rewards shared.Company DescriptionSince founding the firm in 1996, the principal, board-certified in civil trials by the NBTA, and, a member of ABOTA, has developed the firm's sterling reputation, by applying the rule of CER: Client first, Education for all, and, Rewards shared.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWALTER CLARK LEGAL GROUP is seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified Attorney to join our Workers’ Compensation team.
WCLG is one of the top plaintiff personal injury and applicant worker's compensation legal firms in southern California. We have over 42 years of excellence and have helped thousands of injured persons. We are seeking to add an additional attorney to our vibrant and energetic worker’s compensation team.
What We Are Looking For...
Ideally, 3+ years’ experience in Workers’ Compensation
Trial Experience is a plus.
Requirements
Currently admitted to a State Bar (good standing) or pending Bar results
Valid CA Driver’s License
Responsibilities
Perform Initial Case Evaluation & Develop Case Strategy
Manage & handle a caseload of 150 – 250 workers’ compensation cases in a profitable manner.
Analyzing records and reports.
Ability to assign, delegate & oversee appropriate tasks, duties, and work product of paralegals, case managers, legal assistants, and/or other office staff assigned to assist the attorney with the handling of the caseload.
Ability to conduct effective discovery to procure the evidence necessary for successful litigation
Ability to understand and evaluate medical records & medical legal reports, synthesize them under American Medical Association Guides to Permanent Disability 5th Edition criteria, to determine appropriate case value and draft settlement demands
Ability to negotiate settlements and make appropriate recommendations to the client regarding all legal issues involved with or affected by their workers’ compensation matterAbility to make effective appearances on behalf of the client at depositions, hearings, depositions of medical & vocational experts, trials, and appellate proceedings, and effectively litigate on the client’s behalf overall
Strong legal writing and legal research skills with the ability to draft settlements, trial briefs, appellate briefs, petitions, letters & other legal documents.
Managing a docket of Workers' Compensation cases to resolution
Excellent written & verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with all parties effectively & professionally.
Deadline and detail-oriented
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Depositions:
Preparing client for deposition
Attending depositions
Invoicing Depositions
Mentorship:
Assisting associates with settlement, legal and case management system (Smart Advocate) questions.
Case Re-Evaluations:
Advising on increased demand when live negotiations are required
Responding to client inquiries that require attorney negations and moving matters towards resolution
Responsive to incoming emails and phone calls
Providing direction and guidance to non-attorneys as needed
Trial participation as needed
Attending hearings when an attorney’s presence is needed
Asist team members with challenging client interactions
Team Player:
Bringing positivity to the workplace and leading non-attorneys by example
Participation in team events during work and after work hoursProviding feedback to management to ensure WCLG performs the best it can for our clients
Other duties as assigned by the managing partner and/or operations manager
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
· Health Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Retirement plan – 401K
· Paid time off - Unlimited VacationCompany DescriptionSince founding the firm in 1996, the principal, board-certified in civil trials by the NBTA, and, a member of ABOTA, has developed the firm's sterling reputation, by applying the rule of CER: Client first, Education for all, and, Rewards shared.Company DescriptionSince founding the firm in 1996, the principal, board-certified in civil trials by the NBTA, and, a member of ABOTA, has developed the firm's sterling reputation, by applying the rule of CER: Client first, Education for all, and, Rewards shared.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin Our Team at Walter Clark Legal Group!At Walter Clark Legal Group, we take pride in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture where our team members thrive. We believe that work-life balance is essential to success, and we are committed to providing an environment where our employees feel valued, empowered, and motivated to grow.As a growing, litigating, plaintiff personal injury firm, we are looking for reliable and proactive litigation paralegals to join our team. With offices in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, El Centro, Victorville, and Banning, we offer opportunities to work in a fast-paced, high-achieving environment while being part of a firm that truly cares about its people.Applicants must reside in california.Duties include:Assist Attorney in the preparation of legal documents including, but not limited to government claims, complaints, motions, declarations, petitions, briefs, demands, case management statements, and other similar legal documents, as assigned.Assist Attorney to prepare, propound, and respond to written discovery, demands for defense medical exams, inspection demands, depositions, civil subpoenas, and other similar legal documents prior to the discovery cutoff deadline, as assigned.Assist Attorney in the preparation of all documents related to the designation of expert trial witnesses, the retention of expert witnesses, the management of expert witness file, coordinate expert depositions prior to the expert discovery cutoff deadline, as assigned.Assist Attorney to prepare trial related documents such as the statement of the case, witness statement, exhibit list, exhibit binders, motions in limine, coordinate trial testimony of fact witness and retained and non-retained expert trial witnesses, as assigned.Assist Attorney to calendar and manage all statute of limitations that are related to the client’s case, , as assigned.Assist Attorney to research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources, providing written analysis to attorneys.Assist Attorney to communicate with each client every thirty (30) days regarding the client’s injuries, medical diagnoses, ongoing symptoms, treatment status, the identity of all medical treatment providers. Update clients on the status of their case and any key dates.Assist Attorney to obtain, update, and finalize all subrogation liens, including but not limited to third party health insurance liens, Medi-Cal Liens, and Medicare liens.Assist Attorney to locate medical experts and authorize medical treatment, as needed.Assist Attorney to document all medical specials and perform Howell analysis.Assist Attorney to request all medical records and bills in a timely manner.Assist Attorney to request all loss of earnings documents in a timely manner.Assist Attorney to open and insurance claim, as necessary, and confirm insurance coverage.Assist Attorney to draft medical summaries for attorney review.Assist Attorney to draft settlement demands for attorney review.Assist Attorney to process settlement documents, including the release and settlement check, and manage disbursement process.Assist Attorney to maintain full compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and confidential records.Assist Attorney to complete all training as assigned by the Director of Litigation Division – Operations.Assist Attorney to perform other paralegal and case management related duties as assigned by the handling attorney.Must be thoroughly familiar with the California Code of Civil Procedure and able to calculate legal deadlines for all documents served on client by the court, parties, and state, county, and city governments and agencies via personal service, overnight mail, mail, electronic service, and facsimile.Must be able to draft and execute a valid proof of service and serve legal documents on all parties.Must be able to file all legal documents with the Superior Court of California.Familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and ability to file legal documents with the U.S. District Court’s Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) preferred.Familiarity with Medicare Set Aside, settlement planning/structured settlements, and Petition for Approval of Compromises of Claim or Action or Disposition of Proceeds of Judgment for Minor or Person with a Disability.Compliance with Business and Professions Code section 6450 (d) in the following manner: Every two years, commencing January 1, 2007, any person that is working as a paralegal shall be required to certify completion of four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in legal ethics and four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in either general law or in an area of specialized law. All continuing legal education courses shall meet the requirements of Section 6070. Certification of these continuing education requirements shall be made with the paralegal’s supervising attorney. The paralegal shall be responsible for keeping a record of the paralegal’s certifications.Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in business administration, criminal justice, or related field preferred5+ years in a litigation paralegal role in civil litigation, preferably personal injury.Demonstrated eligibility and compliance with Business and Professions Code section 6450 (c) in one of the following ways:A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester, or equivalent, units in law-related courses and that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject, a minimum of one year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks.A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, a minimum of three years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks. This experience and training shall be completed no later than December 31, 2003. Join this amiable and progressive firm! We offer Dental, Medical, 401k, Vision (covered 100% by the firm for most individual plans offered), Gym Memberships, Cell phone & Wifi stipends, sick time, vacation, etc. Company DescriptionSince founding the firm in 1996, the principal, board-certified in civil trials by the NBTA, and, a member of ABOTA, has developed the firm's sterling reputation, by applying the rule of CER: Client first, Education for all, and, Rewards shared.Company DescriptionSince founding the firm in 1996, the principal, board-certified in civil trials by the NBTA, and, a member of ABOTA, has developed the firm's sterling reputation, by applying the rule of CER: Client first, Education for all, and, Rewards shared.
