We are seeking a Project Coordinator to join our engineering support team working full-time in our Laguna Hills, CA office. In a fast-paced and challenging environment, this role requires initiative, strong attention to detail, professionalism, resourcefulness, and the ability to multi-task.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary is $50,000 to $70,000 depending on skill and experience. We contribute $850 per month towards health care plan premiums and offer a safe harbor 401k plan. Starting vacation is 3 weeks (accrued annually) and we observe 11 paid holidays per year.

Role and Responsibilities

Project administration

• Record initial instructions from clients
• Perform conflict searches
• Coordinate initial activities and prepare confidential documents
• Assist with report preparation (reviewing, formatting and editing)
• Complete billing process for each file
• Deal with client queries (invoicing)

Project management

• Track progress and status of all active files
• Maintain awareness of Engineers’ workloads, specializations, schedules, and deadlines
• Attend weekly team meetings

Communication & Teamwork

• Communicate with Engineers, Project Coordinators, and clients regarding project activities and status
• Develop good working relationships with all Engineers, other Project Administrators/Coordinators, and other personnel at the firm

General administration

• Handle incoming inquiries, mail distribution, reception, and other duties, as required

Specialized tasks

• Create reports;
• Conduct library and archival research
• Purchase materials for testing
• Handle evidence and follow procedures for proper storage and documentation
• Coordinate evidence examinations, events and travel arrangements

Required qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working in an administrative role
• Strong oral and written English
• Intermediate proficiency with MSOffice Suite, online research
• Typing / Data entry
• Physical lifting 20-40 lbs

Preferred qualifications

• Post-secondary education
• Current driver’s license
• Strong oral and written Spanish

To apply

Referencing the job title, please email your resume and cover letter to careersus@meaforensic.com

Company Overview

MEA Forensic is a multi-disciplinary forensic investigation firm that specializes in collision reconstruction, injury biomechanics, product and material failures, human factors, and aviation accidents for the legal and insurance industries. It is challenging work that is intensely scrutinized in a court of law and often under rigid deadlines; it is also varied, exciting and highly rewarding.

At MEA, we provide our staff with a stimulating, collaborative environment and extensive formal and informal training to solve forensic problems. We also conduct and publish scientific research to answer questions relevant to our work.