Hybrid Legal Case Manager: Lead Cases & Teams

DLA Piper; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Case Manager (Paralegal track) to join our US offices in a hybrid role. You will oversee complex matters, prepare drafts for attorneys, coordinate between clients, counsel, and vendors, and ensure efficient case workflows with strong budgets and resource planning.

You will mentor staff, lead cross‑functional teams across jurisdictions, and drive process improvements while maintaining the highest standards of professional service and client communication.

Qualifications

• Four plus years' experience with the firm. Must have firm hands‑on experience to support the attorneys in said practice groups.
• Experience relating to clients, co‑counsel, opposing counsel, etc.
• Experience in setting up and running technical systems to manage cases/matters.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams in multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills to manage budgets and resources.

Responsibilities

• Develops knowledge of cases/matters to ensure tracking systems are designed to properly track cases/matters.
• Streamlines execution of tasks and creates efficiencies.
• Coordinate between attorneys, clients, outside counsel and vendors.
• Develops and manages budgets for cases and client relationships.
• Supervises the hub for all case/matter and client activities; supervises staff.
• Acts as mentor and SME to associates and paralegals.
• Develops trainings for team members and business professionals.
• Interacts extensively with clients; often the point of contact.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Cross‑functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Technical systems setup

Communication skills

Multi-jurisdiction experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or related field

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Case Manager (Paralegal track) to join our US offices in a hybrid role. You will oversee complex matters, prepare drafts for attorneys, coordinate between clients, counsel, and vendors, and ensure efficient case workflows with strong budgets and resource planning.

You will mentor staff, lead cross‑functional teams across jurisdictions, and drive process improvements while maintaining the highest standards of professional service and client communication.