Paralegal, Litigation & Risk Management

OC Sports & Entertainment•Anaheim, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We seek a data-driven and detail-oriented paralegal to help our Legal and Risk Management team manage its docket of litigation matters, claim administration, develop case intake and management processes as the team scales, and track and monitor trends to help reduce legal risks. The role will support the Senior Director for Legal Affairs and Risk Management and will work closely with other Legal and Risk Management team members, outside counsel, and employees across the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of paralegal, litigation support, claims administration, risk management, or related experience required
Strong organizational, written, verbal, analytical, and client service skills
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Able to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment
Able to identify process gaps, anticipate case needs, and support data tracking, reporting, and process improvements

Nice To Haves

paralegal certificate preferred
Experience supporting litigation, discovery, subpoenas, legal holds, claims, insurance, or risk management matters preferred
experience with legal, claims, e-discovery, or document management systems preferred (e.g., Origami, NetDocuments)

Responsibilities

Assist with pre-litigation general liability and workers’ compensation incidents and claims investigations, including tracking claim information, preparing for, and participating in witness meetings, collecting and summarizing information, and preparing claims for outside counsel handling
Support internal and external counsel on case management of active litigation matters, including coordinating witness interviews, gathering relevant documents for discovery responses, reviewing draft discovery responses, drafting summaries of evidence and witness statements, and other matters as requested by counsel
Assist in response to third-party tender demands, provide internal and external stakeholders with appropriate status updates, and assist in higher-level claims management processes
Coordinate responses to subpoenas, law enforcement, and other third-party requests for information, testimony, and documents
Maintain calendars for litigation and risk management matters, including response deadlines, key trial and mediation dates, and outside counsel status management, and track and monitor active cases and claims
Develop standard operating procedures related to risk management and litigation functions
Coordinate legal hold notices and related processes
Serve as the team’s e-discovery expert and identify ways to improve e-discovery processes and capabilities
Assist with data tracking and analysis efforts to allow for monitoring and reporting of status and trends around the Company’s litigation and risk management activities
Assist the Legal team with the preparation of presentations, summaries, and reports, as requested
Compile underwriting information for insurance renewals and coverage placements
Manage and maintain insurance policies, certificates of insurance, endorsements, and related information
Assist on other projects and initiatives as assigned