Legal Case Manager - Personal Injury

Job Summary

Are you looking to take your job in the legal industry to the next level without passing the bar exam? Our busy law office is looking for a Legal Case Manager to help us oversee all aspects of case management. Ideal job seekers will be incredibly organized, and have experience drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and managing case files. If you are an effective communicator, and a great teammate who is a natural self-starter, we’d like to talk. Please apply today!

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of case management, including docketing deadlines, billing, and providing reminders as necessary
• Coordinate between attorneys, staff, and outside vendors to manage the law firm’s case load, present case summaries/updates, and ensure that deadlines are met
• Organize and maintain all case files, and information concerning engagement, whether electronic or paper, in accordance with the law firm policies
• Conduct legal research to obtain documentation regarding health insurance, social security, medical records, and medical providers
• Draft legal documents for attorney review
• Review legal documents to ensure adherence to all legal requirements
• Consult with attorneys and provide recommendations with regard to cost and time-effective ways to accomplish the client’s goals
• Communicate case status with clients and outside counsel as requested

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required - 2-year degree and Paralegal certification are acceptable, but a Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 3-5 years of case management process experience is required, preferably as a wrongful death or personal injury case manager, or related jobs such as paralegal, legal secretary, or legal assistant at a law firm, non-profit.
• Experience in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research is vital
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet presentation, and case management software
• Self-starter with the ability to effectively manage multiple matters at once
• Possesses exceptional organizational skills as well as effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Reliable, dependable, strong work ethic
• Self motivated

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.