Legal Case Specialist
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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
**While this position is Remote, we are prioritizing candidates located in one of these areas of operation: New Orleans, LA; Houston, TX; Salt Lake City, UT**
Summary
We are excited to welcome a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Case Specialist to our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will be at the heart of managing complex litigation, pre-litigation, and regulatory matters, providing vital support throughout each case’s lifecycle. As a Case Specialist, you’ll collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, business units, and outside counsel, overseeing case files from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include organizing case materials, conducting in-depth legal research, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as a key liaison with teams such as Human Resources and Customer Service.
This role requires exceptional organizational skills, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct. If you are passionate about the legal profession and eager to make an impact in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to join us and play a pivotal role in advancing our litigation efforts.
Essential Job Functions
- Oversee all stages of litigation cases, from initiation to resolution.
- Research customer accounts to provide accurate responses in pending litigation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address high-risk customer escalations.
- Assist the Employee Relations team with investigations as needed.
- Manage responses to regulatory agencies, including the Department of Consumer Protection, Attorney General, and opposing counsel.
- Handle subrogation claims, ensuring efficient resolution.
- Draft responses to attorney demand letters and negotiate resolutions with opposing counsel.
- Maintain organized litigation files, including motions, pleadings, and discovery requests.
- Collect and prepare information for discovery requests, maintaining and sharing files with outside counsel.
- Liaise with outside counsel on all pending litigation matters.
- Administer litigation holds and preservation notices.
- Manage registered agent services for accepting legal documents.
- Coordinate mail distribution with the New Orleans office.
- Preserve and organize comprehensive case files for accessibility.
- Support attorneys in preparing witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trials.
- Generate reports on litigation trends and recommend strategies to mitigate legal risks.
- Interface effectively with business units, witnesses, outside counsel, and opposing counsel to gather information and provide updates.
- Monitor and manage court deadlines and response timelines.
- Submit data requests to IT for litigation matters.
- Respond to subpoenas and prepare necessary productions.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and documentation.
- Skilled in using legal research databases and case management software.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to diverse internal and external audiences.
- Proven ability to evaluate regulatory and compliance risks, as well as develop and implement policies across a business.
- Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean Enterprise methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to translate qualitative information into actionable quantitative data.
- Familiarity with and willingness to travel to PosiGen markets (Connecticut, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Rhode Island) as needed.
- Prior involvement in the residential solar industry is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, communicate, and motivate teams toward a strategic vision while maintaining strong operational focus.
- A pragmatic, proactive team player with a business-minded, solution-oriented approach, inspiring confidence and trust.
- Sound business judgment, ability to simplify complex issues, and find practical solutions.
- Capacity to collaborate respectfully and effectively with all organizational levels, from senior management to operational personnel.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Proficient in Google Workspace products and services.
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude with a strong commitment to excellence.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship or restrictions.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred but not required.
- Minimum of three (3) years in litigation roles, with prior experience in employment and litigation strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with residential solar industry practices and regulations is preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and legislation, particularly related to residential solar.
- Willing to move through the pre-employment screening process.
Physical Demands
The physical requirements outlined are essential for performing the core duties of this role.
- Primary responsibilities involve regular speaking, listening, standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel objects, and reaching with arms.
- Occasionally, the role may require sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employees must be able to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
- Vision requirements include the ability to focus at close and long distances, distinguish colors, maintain peripheral awareness, perceive depth, and make precise focus adjustments.
EEO Statement
PosiGen is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Office of Human Resources.