Case Manager - (Hybrid)

Ignite Human Capital

Seattle (WA)

Hybrid

USD 97,000 - 154,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid schedule

Seattle office option

Job summary

Ignite Human Capital in the United States is seeking a seasoned Case Manager to lead complex litigation matters under attorney supervision. This role serves as the central coordinator among attorneys, clients, outside counsel, paralegals, and vendors, blending advanced case operations with leadership and budget oversight.

The successful candidate will mentor teams, manage case workflows, draft materials for review, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local rules across high-volume

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field.
10+ years of paralegal experience in complex litigation.
Experience leading paralegal teams and coordinating case workflows.
Strong knowledge of product liability, mass torts, and class actions.

Responsibilities

Manage complex cases and workflows across teams.
Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and vendors.
Draft documents and summaries for attorney review.
Lead paralegal team and delegate tasks.
Oversee budgets and staffing for matters.
Ensure compliance with court rules and filings.
Mentor associates and paralegals.
Interact extensively with clients.

Skills

Paralegal leadership

Litigation coordination

Client interaction

Budget management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or Legal Studies

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Case Manager

United States | Hybrid | Full-Time

Summary:

The Case Manager is a senior-level legal professional responsible for managing substantive and complex litigation matters under the supervision of attorneys. This individual serves as a central point of coordination across attorneys, clients, outside and opposing counsel, paralegals, case assistants, and vendors. The role combines sophisticated litigation support with team leadership, client interaction, budget management, and case operations, making it ideal for an experienced paralegal who has led complex, high-volume matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage complex cases and matters from both a factual and procedural perspective, ensuring systems and workflows effectively track all case activity

Serve as the central point of coordination for attorneys, clients, outside counsel, opposing counsel, paralegals, case assistants, and external vendors

Draft legal documents, correspondence, summaries, and other materials for attorney review

Manage and support complex product liability, mass tort, and class action matters

Prepare for and participate in document collections, witness interviews, hearings, depositions, trials, arbitrations, and mediations

Apply advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local rules, procedures, and court filing requirements

Act as a lead paralegal, overseeing and delegating work to paralegals and case assistants while coordinating projects with attorneys

Manage case staffing, outside vendor relationships, resources, and workflows to ensure work is completed efficiently and within budget

Develop and manage case and client budgets while monitoring resources and overall financial considerations

Oversee electronic case-management tools and systems used internally and with outside counsel and vendors

Develop checklists, tracking systems, and processes to improve efficiency across the practice group

Mentor associates and paralegals and provide training to legal teams and business professionals

Interact extensively with clients and frequently serve as a key point of contact

Desired Skills:

Extensive hands-on experience managing sophisticated litigation matters within a law firm environment

Strong background in product liability, mass torts, and class actions

Demonstrated experience preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, witness interviews, and document collections

Advanced understanding of federal, state, and local court rules and electronic and hard-copy filing procedures

Proven ability to serve as a lead paralegal and oversee attorneys, paralegals, case assistants, vendors, and complex workflows

Strong client-facing experience, including interaction with clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and other external parties

Highly advanced technical skills with experience developing and maintaining case-management and tracking systems

Strong analytical skills with experience managing case budgets, staffing, and resources

Excellent leadership, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Comfortable working across multiple jurisdictions and time zones while managing a high volume of complex work

Independent, proactive, and able to balance sophisticated legal work with the operational and business needs of the practice

Education & Experience:

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field

10+ years of paralegal experience within a relevant practice group

Extensive experience with complex litigation, particularly product liability, mass tort, and class action matters

Prior experience acting as a lead paralegal or managing complex cases and legal teams strongly preferred

California-based paralegals must meet applicable California Paralegal requirements

Compensation & Schedule:

Pay range: $70.43 – $112.00/hour (DOE and geographic market)

Full-time, hybrid schedule

Position may be based in various U.S. office locations
- Eligible office locations:
- Arizona: Phoenix
  California: Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco
  Delaware: Wilmington
  District of Columbia: Washington, DC
  Florida: Miami
  Georgia: Atlanta
  Illinois: Chicago
  Maryland: Baltimore
  Massachusetts: Boston
  New Jersey: Short Hills
  New York: New York City
  North Carolina: Raleigh
  Pennsylvania: Philadelphia
  Texas: Austin, Dallas, Houston
  Virginia: Reston
  Washington: Seattle