Personal Injury Case Manager PreLitigation

Elmm Law Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Elmm Law Group is seeking a meticulous Personal Injury Case Manager (Pre-Litigation) in Phoenix to oversee all aspects of case management. The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, legal document drafting, and efficient research to support attorneys and clients.

The candidate should be able to manage multiple matters, coordinate with attorneys and staff, and ensure timely handling of claims, billing, and docketing. This is a fast-paced position ideal for proactive self-starters.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience conducting legal research and drafting legal documents is essential.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills, both written and oral, are required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 2-year degree with Paralegal certification is acceptable; HS diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to obtain documentation (health insurance, medical records, SSA, providers).
• Manage and organize all case files (electronic and paper) per firm policy.
• Draft legal documents for attorney review and assist with case management tasks.
• Support attorneys with billing, deadlines, and reminders; coordinate with vendors and staff.
• Open claims with auto/health insurers and build client rapport for information gathering.
• Review medical records and assist with demand packages and settlements.

Skills

Self-starter

Legal research

Legal document drafting

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

2-year degree with Paralegal certification acceptable

High school diploma required

Job description

Are you looking to take your job in the legal industry to the next level without passing the bar exam? Our busy law office is looking for a Personal Injury Case Manager (Pre-Litigation) to help us oversee all aspects of case management. Ideal job seekers will be incredibly organized and have experience drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and managing case files. If you are an effective communicator and a great teammate who is a natural self-starter, we’d like to talk.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research to obtain documentation regarding health insurance, medical records, social security, and medical providers
• Manage, update, and organize all case files and information with regard to engagement, whether electronic or paper, in accordance with firm policies
• Draft legal documents for attorney review
• Aid attorneys with all aspects of case management, including billing, docketing deadlines, and providing reminders as requested
• Collaborate with outside vendors, staff, and attorneys, to manage the law firm’s case load, present case summaries/updates, and ensure that deadlines are met
• Opening claims with insurance (auto and health) carriers to facilitate communication
• Establishing a caring and trusting rapport with clients to obtain information, treatment statuses, and answer questions
• Reading and analyzing medical records
• Understanding and handling the next step in the claims process with efficiency and proactiveness
• Verify medical billing balances and liens
• Request reductions from medical providers where necessary
• Assembling medical bills, wage loss, and documentation for a demand package
• Managing client files including scanning necessary records, bills, and other related paperwork
• Formulating legal documents/demand letters
• Working closely with the Attorney, Paralegal, and Legal Assistant
• Working closely with Settlement Disbursements

• Opening claims with insurance (auto and health) carriers to facilitate communication
• Establishing a caring and trusting rapport with clients to obtain information, treatment statuses, and answer questions
• Reading and analyzing medical records
• Understanding and handling the next step in the claims process with efficiency and proactiveness
• Verify medical billing balances and liens
• Request reductions from medical providers where necessary
• Assembling medical bills, wage loss, and documentation for a demand package
• Managing client files including scanning necessary records, bills, and other related paperwork
• Formulating legal documents/demand letters
• Working closely with the Attorney, Paralegal, and Legal Assistant
• Working closely with Settlement Disbursements

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to effectively manage multiple matters at once
• Extensive experience conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents is essential
• Exceptional organizational skills as well as effective communication skills, both written and oral are needed
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but a 2-year degree and Paralegal certification are acceptable - High school diploma is required

Compensation

$25 - $30 hourly depending upon experience