Case Manager

Lovely Law Firm; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Charleston is looking for a Case Manager to handle pre-litigation personal injury cases. The role focuses on client service and medical management, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Key responsibilities include conducting client interviews and managing medical records. Preferred candidates have 1-2 years of legal experience and a background in personal injury. Join a dynamic team where your skills will make an impact on clients' cases.

Qualifications

• Prefer 1-2 years of prior legal experience.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Prefer someone with personal injury experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform client interviews and insurance inquiries to evaluate cases.
• Ensure all medical records and bills have been requested promptly.
• Obtain treatment, property damage, and lost wage status from clients.
• Draft petitions and initial discovery for attorney review.
• Schedule medical appointments for treatment of injuries.

Skills

Client communication

Organization skills

Medical management

Legal experience

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

CASE MANAGER

At the Lovely Law Firm, the Case Manager works on a dynamic caseload of pre-litigation personal injury cases, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist the attorneys by performing a variety of support and administrative duties. The focus for the Case Manager must be on client service, communication, and medical management.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Operations Team

JOB DUTIES:

Client Service & Communication

• Performs client interviews and insurance inquiries to evaluate cases with attorney oversight.
• Keep clients updated on the status of their cases and ensure they understand and approve of the actions being taken on their behalf.
• Contacts clients at a minimum of every thirty (30) days to update clients, manage medical treatment and check on property damage. Meets KPI of 90% client contact.
• Performs an initial telephone call within 24 hours of case assignment.
• Schedules telephone calls for attorney with associated case parties.

File Management/Demands/Settlements

• Ensure all medical records and bills have been requested promptly.
• Maintains document file.
• Thoroughly documents case activity in a software-based case management system.
• Performs a variety of administrative and support activities as needed.
• Prepares case files for demand department and meets monthly demand goals.
• Seeks liens and lien reductions under the guidance of the attorney.
• Prepares Disbursement Statements as instructed by attorney.

Medical Management

• Communicates directly with the Marketing department and provides feedback from clients related to marketing efforts – tv, social media, etc.
• Review all medical bills and records for completeness and accuracy.
• During 30-day client contact, obtains the following information:
  • Treatment Status
  • Property Damage Status
  • Lost Wage Status
  • Photos of injuries
  • Value Drivers
• Locates providers and schedules medical appointments for treatment of injuries in a timely manner.
• Reads, reviews, and analyzes medical records and billing.

Litigation

• Drafts petitions and initial discovery for attorney review and filing.
• Generate pleadings as requested by the attorney to move the case to trial.
• Draft discovery responses with client assistance.
• Scheduling doctor conferences, depositions, mediations, etc, as requested.

Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate
• Experience: Prefer 1-2 years of prior legal experience
• Good communication and organization skills
• Prefer someone with personal injury experience.