Director, Legal Claims Administration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee the Recovery Services division within the Legal Claims Administration Group

• Report directly to the Senior Managing Director of Legal Claims Administration

• Manage all casework while handling a personal caseload

• Act as the initial point of contact for clients

• Assist partner counsel during settlement negotiations and mediation processes

• Acquire, manage, and analyze both client and opponent data

• Conduct independent data analyses and defense evaluations

• Address requests for extensions and provide necessary information

• Maintain and update case trackers

• Develop and implement template responses

• Draft and disseminate Demand Letters and Complaints

• File Complaints and serve Summonses and Complaints

• Create drafts for Demand Letters, Complaints, settlement agreements, and settlement parameters

• Oversee administrative tasks such as portfolio analysis, tracker upkeep, address research, and corporate name investigations

• Facilitate settlement negotiations and the execution of settlement agreements

• Monitor case status, settlement finalization, and reception of settlement funds

• Organize case communications, secondary defense analyses, settlement documents, motions, mediations, and pleadings

• Maintain portfolio status trackers and arrange regular meetings with stakeholders

• Assist in research for potential preference-case portfolios

• Report task completion status to supervisors

• Provide support to other areas within the Legal Claims Administration group

• Stay updated on legal matters pertaining to Sections 547, 550, and 502 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code

• Prepare client alerts and associated publications

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate restructuring

• In-depth knowledge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and bankruptcy procedures

• Experience in bankruptcy litigation is advantageous

• Background in managing preference matters or other avoidance actions is beneficial

• Proficient in Excel at least at an intermediate level

• Familiarity with DocuSign is a plus

• Experience with PACER/ECF is an advantage

• Knowledge of Westlaw and Lexis is beneficial

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

• Opportunities for professional growth

• Collaborative team atmosphere

• Chance to influence the direction of a fast-growing business unit

• Equal opportunity employer promoting workplace diversity