Project Manager (Case Manager in Legal Industry)

APEX CLASS ACTION LLC•Irvine, CA

141d•$62,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Apex Class Action, LLC is a rapidly growing class action administration firm based in Irvine, California. We specialize in administering settlements for wage and hour, data breach, and consumer class actions. Our team is dedicated to precision, efficiency, and providing exceptional support to our clients throughout the settlement lifecycle. We are currently seeking a full-time Project Manager (Case Manager in Legal Industry) to join our team. Please note that this role focuses on administering legal cases related to Class Action Settlements. Experience in CPG or product-based product management is not directly applicable to this position. While prior project management experience is not required, candidates with legal experience particularly as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal are strongly preferred. This role is fully on-site at our Irvine office.

Requirements

1–3 years in the legal field, preferably as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Ability to write articulate, concise, and professional emails to attorneys
Excellent ability to retain and recall detailed case-related information
Strong understanding of Court documents, including Settlement Agreements and Court Orders
Ability to integrate attorney feedback into work product
Accuracy in documentation, data verification, and task execution
Capable of smoothly switching between multiple matters and priorities
A self-starter who takes initiative to identify needs and move tasks forward independently

Nice To Haves

Prior project management experience is not required, but candidates with legal experience particularly as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute tasks outlined in Settlement Agreements
Independently manage all phases of the settlement lifecycle, including: Noticing, Class member support, Disbursement
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients (e.g., attorneys) and obtain approvals, resolve data discrepancies, incorporate edits to Court documents, ensure prompt responses and request additional information as needed
Coordinate with internal teams (data, mailing, disbursement, website development) to ensure timely and accurate execution of settlement tasks
Identify and resolve nuanced problems resulting from claims adjudication