Legal Case Manager: Deadlines, Scheduling & Client Support

Shegerian & Associates; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision premiums paid

100% medical premiums (Silver-level)

Retirement contribution (~10%)

$500 annual FSA contribution

PTO and birthday off

Job summary

Shegerian & Associates in San Diego, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Case Manager to keep our legal operations running smoothly, track deadlines, coordinate attorney schedules, and support clients and attorneys.

You will organize case blueprints, monitor motions and trials, manage client communications, and help ensure timely collaboration across teams, with flexible hours to support litigation deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
• A proactive mindset and ability to anticipate problems before they escalate.
• Collaborative team player across departments.
• Prior experience in a legal or case management setting is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Attend attorney meetings, capture decisions, action items, and deadlines.
• Maintain and update case blueprints and case management tracker to reflect status.
• Monitor critical deadlines such as Statute of Limitations, Motions for Summary Judgment, and Arbitrations.
• Review Trial Matrix and send pre-trial reminders to attorneys.
• Track case progress and report updates during monthly team meetings.
• Ensure client introductions are completed and maintain client communication schedules.
• Coordinate reassignment communications and follow-ups with non-responsive clients.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and identify attorney coverage when colleagues are in trial.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaborative

Job description

Shegerian & Associates in San Diego, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Case Manager to keep our legal operations running smoothly, track deadlines, coordinate attorney schedules, and support clients and attorneys.

You will organize case blueprints, monitor motions and trials, manage client communications, and help ensure timely collaboration across teams, with flexible hours to support litigation deadlines.