The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
Anaheim, California
At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through developing and utilizing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world. Disney's Corporate Legal department handles a wide range of matters and counseling worldwide. We are seeking a Litigation Counsel with expertise in the areas of premises liability and general civil litigation to be an integral part of the team that supports the Disneyland Resort. This role will be located in Anaheim, California. Responsibilities: Represent the Company in litigated matters in state and federal courts. Supervise and manage all aspects of outside counsel relationships, including case strategy, motions and briefs, discovery, trial preparation, staffing, budgets and invoices, and compliance with outside counsel guidelines. Lead document preservation efforts, collect facts and evidence, interview witnesses, draft and revise legal briefs and written discovery, develop and execute litigation strategy, negotiate and draft settlement agreements. Supervise and manage paralegal staff in litigated and non-litigated matters, including responses to subpoenas and legal inquiries. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws. Collaborate with business and legal colleagues throughout the Company. Provide legal advice and counsel to Disneyland Resort lines of business; coordinate with other areas of the legal department in counseling on contractual, competition, and risk management issues; and contribute to the negotiation and drafting of agreements. Create and manage techniques to increase the quality and efficiency of legal services provided by outside counsel. Basic Qualifications: Minimum of four (4) years of general civil litigation experience in a law firm with significant concentration in premises liability matters; experience with California law required, Hawaii law is a plus. Case management experience, including coordination of complex filings, motion practice, and E-discovery. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; superior drafting, analytical, and negotiating skills. First-rate judgment; high ethical, moral, and personal values. Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with outside counsel, co-workers, and clients. Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks; assess complex legal issues; and devise practical strategies and solutions. Ability to address multiple priorities; have strong time management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Judicial clerkship experience is a plus. Experience in Public Accommodations/Disability law is a plus. Required Education: JD degree or equivalent from an accredited law school Admission to the California State Bar in good standing, or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel Additional Information: The hiring range for this position in California is $140,000.00 - $181,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
03/18/2024
Full time
At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through developing and utilizing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world. Disney's Corporate Legal department handles a wide range of matters and counseling worldwide. We are seeking a Litigation Counsel with expertise in the areas of premises liability and general civil litigation to be an integral part of the team that supports the Disneyland Resort. This role will be located in Anaheim, California. Responsibilities: Represent the Company in litigated matters in state and federal courts. Supervise and manage all aspects of outside counsel relationships, including case strategy, motions and briefs, discovery, trial preparation, staffing, budgets and invoices, and compliance with outside counsel guidelines. Lead document preservation efforts, collect facts and evidence, interview witnesses, draft and revise legal briefs and written discovery, develop and execute litigation strategy, negotiate and draft settlement agreements. Supervise and manage paralegal staff in litigated and non-litigated matters, including responses to subpoenas and legal inquiries. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws. Collaborate with business and legal colleagues throughout the Company. Provide legal advice and counsel to Disneyland Resort lines of business; coordinate with other areas of the legal department in counseling on contractual, competition, and risk management issues; and contribute to the negotiation and drafting of agreements. Create and manage techniques to increase the quality and efficiency of legal services provided by outside counsel. Basic Qualifications: Minimum of four (4) years of general civil litigation experience in a law firm with significant concentration in premises liability matters; experience with California law required, Hawaii law is a plus. Case management experience, including coordination of complex filings, motion practice, and E-discovery. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; superior drafting, analytical, and negotiating skills. First-rate judgment; high ethical, moral, and personal values. Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with outside counsel, co-workers, and clients. Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks; assess complex legal issues; and devise practical strategies and solutions. Ability to address multiple priorities; have strong time management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Judicial clerkship experience is a plus. Experience in Public Accommodations/Disability law is a plus. Required Education: JD degree or equivalent from an accredited law school Admission to the California State Bar in good standing, or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel Additional Information: The hiring range for this position in California is $140,000.00 - $181,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World Senior Paralegal PAE has an opening for a Senior Paralegal that will support the mission of the USAO's ACE Program. Under the direction and approval of the government, services include, but are not limited to the following: Assists attorneys and support staff with developing strategies for current litigation support needs and facilitates support required. Reviews and analyzes documents such as investigative reports, medical records, agency reports, witness statements/reports, transcripts, and document productions for civil cases. Becomes familiar with case issues and assists with identifying case materials associated with case issues. Assists with running searches, reviewing documents, tagging docs, bates numbering files, and exporting files from eDiscovery Database. Will prepare summaries containing analysis and chronologies of documents and case materials reviewed. Facilitates effective organization of voluminous cases ensuring documents are indexed, logged, organized in automated databases where searches can be performed. Will log and track all discovery and case related materials. Within the case database (such as Relativity or Eclipse), the senior paralegal will also assist with defining coding fields and checking on document review/coding efforts for an assigned case. Determines appropriate software that will be required for document management and graphics development (simple). Utilizes CaseMap, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and or Trial Director to assist attorney's with creating presentations. Prepares exhibit/witness lists, trial notebooks, expert witness binders, etc. Assists with creating charts, demonstratives and visuals for legal proceedings. May sync prepared trial exhibits and create presentations utilizing Trial director or other related software. Attends meetings and legal proceedings and notes pertinent information. Coordinates with vendor regarding trial exhibit preparation, eDiscovery Database access and creation, data uploads to case database and other related tasks as needed. Ensures courtroom computer and recording equipment is operational in courtroom. May use Trial Director (or other presentation software) during trials and may create case database prior to proceedings. Will trouble shoots technical issues related to computerized presentation of exhibits. May provide training to attorneys and support staff on court related software prior to and during trial. Minimum Required Qualifications: Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance. Requires at least 5 year of experience and a Paralegal Certificate; relatable educational credentials such as Juris Doctor, Master Degree, or Associate Degree in similar course of study may qualify. Prior trial experience and preparation is also required. Must be familiar with the use of Microsoft suite (Work, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). Hands on experience conducting legal research is required. Excellent communication skills are required. Must have experience assisting with the cases in the Discovery stage. Must be able to work well under pressure meeting fast approaching deadlines. Travel may occasionally be required. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Relativity, Eclipse, Concordance and/or other relatable document review platform is preferred. This position supports a SCA (Service Contract Act) contract; therefore, the hourly wage is determined by the Department of Labor. This position is classified as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II and the hourly wage is $24.85/hr and is eligible for Health and Welfare. #APP21 PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law Poster EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
09/25/2021
Full time
Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World Senior Paralegal PAE has an opening for a Senior Paralegal that will support the mission of the USAO's ACE Program. Under the direction and approval of the government, services include, but are not limited to the following: Assists attorneys and support staff with developing strategies for current litigation support needs and facilitates support required. Reviews and analyzes documents such as investigative reports, medical records, agency reports, witness statements/reports, transcripts, and document productions for civil cases. Becomes familiar with case issues and assists with identifying case materials associated with case issues. Assists with running searches, reviewing documents, tagging docs, bates numbering files, and exporting files from eDiscovery Database. Will prepare summaries containing analysis and chronologies of documents and case materials reviewed. Facilitates effective organization of voluminous cases ensuring documents are indexed, logged, organized in automated databases where searches can be performed. Will log and track all discovery and case related materials. Within the case database (such as Relativity or Eclipse), the senior paralegal will also assist with defining coding fields and checking on document review/coding efforts for an assigned case. Determines appropriate software that will be required for document management and graphics development (simple). Utilizes CaseMap, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and or Trial Director to assist attorney's with creating presentations. Prepares exhibit/witness lists, trial notebooks, expert witness binders, etc. Assists with creating charts, demonstratives and visuals for legal proceedings. May sync prepared trial exhibits and create presentations utilizing Trial director or other related software. Attends meetings and legal proceedings and notes pertinent information. Coordinates with vendor regarding trial exhibit preparation, eDiscovery Database access and creation, data uploads to case database and other related tasks as needed. Ensures courtroom computer and recording equipment is operational in courtroom. May use Trial Director (or other presentation software) during trials and may create case database prior to proceedings. Will trouble shoots technical issues related to computerized presentation of exhibits. May provide training to attorneys and support staff on court related software prior to and during trial. Minimum Required Qualifications: Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance. Requires at least 5 year of experience and a Paralegal Certificate; relatable educational credentials such as Juris Doctor, Master Degree, or Associate Degree in similar course of study may qualify. Prior trial experience and preparation is also required. Must be familiar with the use of Microsoft suite (Work, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). Hands on experience conducting legal research is required. Excellent communication skills are required. Must have experience assisting with the cases in the Discovery stage. Must be able to work well under pressure meeting fast approaching deadlines. Travel may occasionally be required. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Relativity, Eclipse, Concordance and/or other relatable document review platform is preferred. This position supports a SCA (Service Contract Act) contract; therefore, the hourly wage is determined by the Department of Labor. This position is classified as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II and the hourly wage is $24.85/hr and is eligible for Health and Welfare. #APP21 PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law Poster EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World Legal Office Assistant (Document Management Analyst II) Conduct legal research and drafts acceptable substantive pleadings. • Draft and review motions and responses to defense pleadings • Review and edit draft of substantive legal documents drafted by attorneys, paralegal specialists, and other support staff members. • Review outgoing correspondence for procedural and grammatical accuracy, format, and presentation. • Consults with document author to resolve questionable material. • Prepare and submit legal pleadings, forms, reports, correspondence, and other documents are prepared and submitted within established deadlines • Prepares appropriate case summaries to assist the AUSA in preparation for pre-trial motions hearings and/or trial • Searches file for material used in recurring reports. Assembles file data or secures data from staff members into the proper format based on the purpose and nature of the report. • Review outgoing correspondence for procedural and grammatical accuracy, format, and presentation. • Produce written documents utilizing a range of office automation software. • Retrieves required information from various files and records and prepares legal documents with complicated formatting. Ensures proper spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar. • Receive and review incoming correspondence and forwards each item to the appropriate AUSA or to other staff based on a knowledge of the duties and functions of the United States Attorney's Office • Receive telephone calls and visitors, screening those which can be handled without help • Maintain legal and general office files. • Review, screen, and control incoming mail. • Schedule appointments, meetings, engagements, and conferences • Makes travel arrangement, secure accommodations and maintains contact while the Government traveler is in travel status. • Use office software, provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys by preparing charts and other specialized materials relating to trial preparation and presentations. • Use established network or mainframe databases, e.g., JUSTIS Westlaw, Lexis, RCIS, Automated Papering System (APS), Automated Trial Preparation (ATP), performs data searches, report design, and other data retrieval assignments Minimum Qualifications Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. • Requires 3 years of experience on major litigation support projects or undergraduate degree. • Prior experience in the legal environment is required. • Must be able to work independently in a team environment. • Excellent writing and oral communication skills are required. • Requires hands-on familiarity with the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, data processing environments, including office automation networks, PC-based databases and other applications, internet and server-based databases and other applications, such as Oracle, Relativity or other document review platform, Trial Director, etc. • Should be a knowledgeable user of the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, imaging, and hardware systems. • Must have experience conducting legal research using databases such as Lexis, Westlaw or Pacer. • Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources preferred. #APP21 PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law Poster EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
09/23/2021
Full time
Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World Legal Office Assistant (Document Management Analyst II) Conduct legal research and drafts acceptable substantive pleadings. • Draft and review motions and responses to defense pleadings • Review and edit draft of substantive legal documents drafted by attorneys, paralegal specialists, and other support staff members. • Review outgoing correspondence for procedural and grammatical accuracy, format, and presentation. • Consults with document author to resolve questionable material. • Prepare and submit legal pleadings, forms, reports, correspondence, and other documents are prepared and submitted within established deadlines • Prepares appropriate case summaries to assist the AUSA in preparation for pre-trial motions hearings and/or trial • Searches file for material used in recurring reports. Assembles file data or secures data from staff members into the proper format based on the purpose and nature of the report. • Review outgoing correspondence for procedural and grammatical accuracy, format, and presentation. • Produce written documents utilizing a range of office automation software. • Retrieves required information from various files and records and prepares legal documents with complicated formatting. Ensures proper spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar. • Receive and review incoming correspondence and forwards each item to the appropriate AUSA or to other staff based on a knowledge of the duties and functions of the United States Attorney's Office • Receive telephone calls and visitors, screening those which can be handled without help • Maintain legal and general office files. • Review, screen, and control incoming mail. • Schedule appointments, meetings, engagements, and conferences • Makes travel arrangement, secure accommodations and maintains contact while the Government traveler is in travel status. • Use office software, provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys by preparing charts and other specialized materials relating to trial preparation and presentations. • Use established network or mainframe databases, e.g., JUSTIS Westlaw, Lexis, RCIS, Automated Papering System (APS), Automated Trial Preparation (ATP), performs data searches, report design, and other data retrieval assignments Minimum Qualifications Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. • Requires 3 years of experience on major litigation support projects or undergraduate degree. • Prior experience in the legal environment is required. • Must be able to work independently in a team environment. • Excellent writing and oral communication skills are required. • Requires hands-on familiarity with the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, data processing environments, including office automation networks, PC-based databases and other applications, internet and server-based databases and other applications, such as Oracle, Relativity or other document review platform, Trial Director, etc. • Should be a knowledgeable user of the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, imaging, and hardware systems. • Must have experience conducting legal research using databases such as Lexis, Westlaw or Pacer. • Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources preferred. #APP21 PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law Poster EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World Legal Assistant PAE has an opening for Document Management Analyst II to provide support at the US Attorney's Office in Trenton, NJ. Performs docketing duties such as opening, updating, and closing civil cases through use of the automated case tracking system. Performs case file management duties including receiving, logging, organizing, indexing, and managing documents, data, and other evidence collected pursuant to interrogatories, document requests, requests for admission, subpoenas, civil investigative demands, or other civil discovery requests as part of civil investigations. Upload documents, data and other evidence received consistent with existing file folder structures on the network. Performs detailed review and analysis of case materials. Tabs, numbers, labels, and assembles documents, data, and other evidence gathered as part of civil investigations. Prepares chronologies of documents and case materials. Prepares tables, graphs, and charts of case materials which may be incorporated into legal documents or courtroom presentations. Screens for privileged documents and materials. Assists Assistant US Attorneys in assembling and organizing documents, data, and other evidence for witness interviews, depositions, settlement negotiations, hearings and trial; assists AUSAs in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations, binders, and exhibits. Obtains needed information from government agencies, government databases and other publicly available sources. Using established databases, performs data searches, report design, and other data retrieval assignments. Provides automated litigation assistance to AUSAs utilizing various software applications such as Relativity, iPro Eclipse, Everlaw, CaseMap, TimeMap, Trial Director, Beyond Compare, USAfx (cloud storage interface), and SecureZip. Maintains calendar of assigned active civil cases. Tracks filing, hearing, and trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews. Develops and maintains suspense system for ongoing cases and informs the AUSA of pending dates and deadlines. Schedules appointments, interviews, and conferences, and provides reminders of commitments and court appearances. Arranges travel by preparing itineraries and securing transportation and hotel reservations. Prepares travel authorizations and vouchers for signature by authorized government personnel. Minimum Qualifications Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance. Must have at least three (3) years of experience supporting major litigation support projects or undergraduate degree in related field. Must have a demonstrated ability to work independently in a team environment. Requires excellent writing skills and oral communication capabilities. Candidate must have hands-on familiarity with the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, data processing environments, including office automation networks, PC-based databases and other applications, internet and server-based databases and other applications, such as Oracle, Relativity or other document review platform, Trial Director, etc. Should be a knowledgeable user of the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, imaging, and hardware systems. Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources preferred but not required. Ability to use MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, Adobe Acrobat Professional and other department specific databases, VNS, CDCS, FMIS, E2 Travel. #APP21 PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law Poster EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
09/22/2021
Full time
Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World Legal Assistant PAE has an opening for Document Management Analyst II to provide support at the US Attorney's Office in Trenton, NJ. Performs docketing duties such as opening, updating, and closing civil cases through use of the automated case tracking system. Performs case file management duties including receiving, logging, organizing, indexing, and managing documents, data, and other evidence collected pursuant to interrogatories, document requests, requests for admission, subpoenas, civil investigative demands, or other civil discovery requests as part of civil investigations. Upload documents, data and other evidence received consistent with existing file folder structures on the network. Performs detailed review and analysis of case materials. Tabs, numbers, labels, and assembles documents, data, and other evidence gathered as part of civil investigations. Prepares chronologies of documents and case materials. Prepares tables, graphs, and charts of case materials which may be incorporated into legal documents or courtroom presentations. Screens for privileged documents and materials. Assists Assistant US Attorneys in assembling and organizing documents, data, and other evidence for witness interviews, depositions, settlement negotiations, hearings and trial; assists AUSAs in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations, binders, and exhibits. Obtains needed information from government agencies, government databases and other publicly available sources. Using established databases, performs data searches, report design, and other data retrieval assignments. Provides automated litigation assistance to AUSAs utilizing various software applications such as Relativity, iPro Eclipse, Everlaw, CaseMap, TimeMap, Trial Director, Beyond Compare, USAfx (cloud storage interface), and SecureZip. Maintains calendar of assigned active civil cases. Tracks filing, hearing, and trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews. Develops and maintains suspense system for ongoing cases and informs the AUSA of pending dates and deadlines. Schedules appointments, interviews, and conferences, and provides reminders of commitments and court appearances. Arranges travel by preparing itineraries and securing transportation and hotel reservations. Prepares travel authorizations and vouchers for signature by authorized government personnel. Minimum Qualifications Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance. Must have at least three (3) years of experience supporting major litigation support projects or undergraduate degree in related field. Must have a demonstrated ability to work independently in a team environment. Requires excellent writing skills and oral communication capabilities. Candidate must have hands-on familiarity with the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, data processing environments, including office automation networks, PC-based databases and other applications, internet and server-based databases and other applications, such as Oracle, Relativity or other document review platform, Trial Director, etc. Should be a knowledgeable user of the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, imaging, and hardware systems. Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources preferred but not required. Ability to use MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, Adobe Acrobat Professional and other department specific databases, VNS, CDCS, FMIS, E2 Travel. #APP21 PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law Poster EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
Whether you're an investment professional, an expert in sales or a technology specialist, you'll find a culture at MFS that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, always favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and show care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters - to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures. Job Description The Litigation Analyst II is responsible for furnishing paralegal support to the staff of the Investments/Litigation group. This individual will work directly on class action litigation settlements and foreign actions, and prepare filings/claims for settlement proceeds for eligible client accounts, including the review and organization of client trading data. Additional responsibilities include r esponding to subpoenas and other information requests from regulators, courts, etc. Principal Responsibilities: Review and monitor the filing of proofs of claims on behalf of advisory clients in securities class action settlements and regulatory settlements. Work to resolve any issues raised by claims administrators in order to maximize recovery for clients. Process checks received from such settlements. Monitor the quality and accuracy of client/fund holding reports received from Corporate Actions, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of filings. Negotiate and attempt to resolve issues with external Claims Administrators as appointed by the Courts. Monitor foreign actions and identify actions that require attorney review. Assist with collection of information concerning foreign actions and with documentation related to joining such actions. Assist in client communications regarding class action and foreign action matters. Assist in the preparation of information to the Boards with regard to recoveries. Prepare responses to subpoenas and requests for information from regulatory agencies or parties involved in litigation. Communicate and work directly with government representatives, outside attorneys, clients, employees, etc. Take on additional responsibilities as needed, including the taking of meeting minutes, the review of investment documents for specified provisions, and other needs identified by litigation or ERISA attorneys. Maintain reference files and communications in a timely and efficient manner. Ensure compliance with MFS Recordkeeping Policies as well as in compliance with governing laws and regulations. Recommend system and process enhancements to improve these processes. Assume additional responsibilities as determined by managers, which may include preparation and coordination of team communications. Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree and two years of legal experience preferred. Prior exposure to litigation work or the class action claim filing process is preferred. Solid interpersonal, organizational, communication, customer-service, team-working and problem-solving skills. Must be thorough, detail-oriented, persistent, self-motivated, and able to function with a high degree of independence and accuracy. Must be able to work on multiple projects while meeting competing deadlines. An aptitude for analytical work and an interest in that work is necessary. Must be proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to develop proficiency in MFS systems as required to perform the duties of this position. Must be able to conduct research and to utilize applicable tools. Must be able to work overtime as necessary to keep current with work. #LI-MM1 If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at or email for assistance. MFS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. " Click here to view the 'EEO is the Law' poster and supplement ."
01/27/2021
Full time
Whether you're an investment professional, an expert in sales or a technology specialist, you'll find a culture at MFS that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, always favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and show care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters - to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures. Job Description The Litigation Analyst II is responsible for furnishing paralegal support to the staff of the Investments/Litigation group. This individual will work directly on class action litigation settlements and foreign actions, and prepare filings/claims for settlement proceeds for eligible client accounts, including the review and organization of client trading data. Additional responsibilities include r esponding to subpoenas and other information requests from regulators, courts, etc. Principal Responsibilities: Review and monitor the filing of proofs of claims on behalf of advisory clients in securities class action settlements and regulatory settlements. Work to resolve any issues raised by claims administrators in order to maximize recovery for clients. Process checks received from such settlements. Monitor the quality and accuracy of client/fund holding reports received from Corporate Actions, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of filings. Negotiate and attempt to resolve issues with external Claims Administrators as appointed by the Courts. Monitor foreign actions and identify actions that require attorney review. Assist with collection of information concerning foreign actions and with documentation related to joining such actions. Assist in client communications regarding class action and foreign action matters. Assist in the preparation of information to the Boards with regard to recoveries. Prepare responses to subpoenas and requests for information from regulatory agencies or parties involved in litigation. Communicate and work directly with government representatives, outside attorneys, clients, employees, etc. Take on additional responsibilities as needed, including the taking of meeting minutes, the review of investment documents for specified provisions, and other needs identified by litigation or ERISA attorneys. Maintain reference files and communications in a timely and efficient manner. Ensure compliance with MFS Recordkeeping Policies as well as in compliance with governing laws and regulations. Recommend system and process enhancements to improve these processes. Assume additional responsibilities as determined by managers, which may include preparation and coordination of team communications. Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree and two years of legal experience preferred. Prior exposure to litigation work or the class action claim filing process is preferred. Solid interpersonal, organizational, communication, customer-service, team-working and problem-solving skills. Must be thorough, detail-oriented, persistent, self-motivated, and able to function with a high degree of independence and accuracy. Must be able to work on multiple projects while meeting competing deadlines. An aptitude for analytical work and an interest in that work is necessary. Must be proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to develop proficiency in MFS systems as required to perform the duties of this position. Must be able to conduct research and to utilize applicable tools. Must be able to work overtime as necessary to keep current with work. #LI-MM1 If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at or email for assistance. MFS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. " Click here to view the 'EEO is the Law' poster and supplement ."
Overview AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a fast-growing multinational property and casualty insurance company, has an immediate need for a Paralegal on their Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Staff Counsel team reporting/working out of their Moorestown, Jersey City office. Responsibilities This is a deadline-driven work environment. The ability to stay organized, self-motivate, work independently and on a collaborative team is vital. Position requirements include: Preparation of pleadings including, but not limited to, answers, motions, subpoenas, demand for medical information, interrogatories, discovery, and associated trial documents Review and analysis of files before scheduled hearings, including written pre-hearing reports for multiple attorneys Composing routine correspondence, reading and routing of incoming mail, taking calls from attorneys, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and Courts Experience working in an all-inclusive document management platform is required, TeamConnect is a plus The position requires reading and comprehending complex instructions from attorneys and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Qualifications 3+ years of litigation experience Associate or Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate is a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing deadlines. Typing 60-70 wpm is essential. This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time. What We Offer AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off. AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities. AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future. #LI-JSP1
01/22/2021
Full time
Overview AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a fast-growing multinational property and casualty insurance company, has an immediate need for a Paralegal on their Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Staff Counsel team reporting/working out of their Moorestown, Jersey City office. Responsibilities This is a deadline-driven work environment. The ability to stay organized, self-motivate, work independently and on a collaborative team is vital. Position requirements include: Preparation of pleadings including, but not limited to, answers, motions, subpoenas, demand for medical information, interrogatories, discovery, and associated trial documents Review and analysis of files before scheduled hearings, including written pre-hearing reports for multiple attorneys Composing routine correspondence, reading and routing of incoming mail, taking calls from attorneys, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and Courts Experience working in an all-inclusive document management platform is required, TeamConnect is a plus The position requires reading and comprehending complex instructions from attorneys and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Qualifications 3+ years of litigation experience Associate or Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate is a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing deadlines. Typing 60-70 wpm is essential. This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time. What We Offer AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off. AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities. AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future. #LI-JSP1