Law Firm Case Manager

WizeHire, Inc; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A growing law office in Tacoma, United States, is seeking a Legal Case Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in case management, particularly in a personal injury setting, and must demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, communicating with clients and insurance adjusters, and assisting attorneys. The position offers $25 - $30 hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience in case management, preferably in personal injury.
• Detail-oriented, effective communicator, and organized.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large caseload from onboarding to settlement.
• Update clients and insurance companies on case status.
• Assist attorneys in case management and negotiation.
• Ensure case information is organized for potential litigation.

Skills

Case management

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Tools

Case management software

Spreadsheet programs

Word processing

Job description

Overview

Our busy law office is growing, and we need a legal case manager to join our team to work alongside attorneys and achieve clients’ goals. Our ideal candidate will have experience in case management as a paralegal or legal assistant (preferably in a personal injury firm) and is skilled in managing case files, communicating with clients, and insurance adjusters. We need someone who is detail-oriented, an effective communicator, incredibly organized, and self-motivated. Our case managers play an essential role in ensuring that clients’ goals are met. If this sounds like something you can really excel at, please apply today.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing a large caseload of pre-litigation files from onboarding through the demand letter stage, negotiations, and final settlement and disbursement.
• Update clients, insurance companies, and others on case status in accordance with firm policies or as requested.
• Assist attorneys with all aspects of case management on pre-litigation files, including investigating and establishing liability, documenting injuries, obtaining medical records and billing, managing the demand process, and negotiating final settlement.
• Support the litigation team by making sure all case information is well organized and accessible for litigation if the case does not settle without litigation.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with computer programs, such as spreadsheet presentation, word processing, and case management software
• Be a self-starter and able to effectively manage multiple matters at once
• Professional case management process experience is needed - preferably as a personal injury case manager, or related jobs such as legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal, at a non-profit, law firm, or human services agency
• Exceptional organizational skills as well as effective communication skills, both written and oral are needed

Compensation

$25 - $30 hourly