Claims Contract Attorney (Legal)

It's fun to work at a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

Job Description:

                                       

Job Title:  Contract Attorney

Job Summary     

Epiq has an immediate need for process-focused, detail-oriented attorneys to be part of a class action settlement administration team.  Epiq Contract Attorneys will help administer product-defect, anti-trust, medical, consumer law and other types of class action settlement claims.  This is not a document review position.

Essential Job Functions        

35% Analyzing claim documents in compliance with settlement guidelines and internal documentation/processing procedures.

20% Documenting claims analyses using a combination of proprietary and commercial business software for internal record-keeping and possible further review

20% Drafting and reviewing detailed analyses and responses to complex written inquiries and data sets by claimants or third-party filers.

5% Fielding complex telephone and email inquiries from claimants or third-party filers, occasionally regarding sensitive and/or confidential subject matter

10% Receiving training, direction, and oversight from lead attorneys, supervisors, and other project team members.

10% Collaborating with other attorneys, lead attorneys, and supervisors on group projects and undertaking self-directed individual projects.

Minimum Requirements    

Education:

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school (foreign law degree may suffice)

Work Experience:

• 3+ years preferred 

Skills & Abilities:

• Active license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Attention to detail, ability to multitask, and strong organizational skills
• Customer/client service experience
• Knowledge of product-defect, anti-trust, medical, and consumer protection law preferred

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

It is Epiq's policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual's race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.  Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.