Pre-Litigation Case Manager

Whitley Law Firm; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Whitley Law Firm, in North Carolina, seeks an experienced Case Manager for our Pre-Litigation team to handle a large personal injury caseload with precision and care.

The role emphasizes client service, organization, and collaboration with attorneys and staff to progress cases from inception through resolution, while maintaining compliance and timely communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; an associate degree preferred.
• Experience in a personal injury firm is required or preferred.
• Proficiency with Growpath, Filevine and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage over 120 personal injury cases from start to resolution.
• Maintain active caseloads with monthly client calls.
• Identify and prioritize cases at various stages for timely resolution.
• Prepare and summarize medical records to support case development.
• Submit settlement packages to insurance companies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Growpath

Filevine

MS Office Suite

Job description

Whitley Law Firm is looking for an experienced Case Manager to join our Pre-Litigation (Pre-Lit) team. Employees at Whitley Law Firm share a mission of obtaining the best results for our deserving clients.

The Pre-Lit Case Manager is a client-oriented, independent thinker who can effectively manage a caseload of personal injury claims from inception through resolution, with guidance from the Pre-Litigation Managers and Attorney. This role balances attention to detail with a big-picture approach and requires a strong understanding of personal injury law, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to provide exceptional client service.

Anticipated Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Friday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage and organize over 120 personal injury cases, while providing comprehensive support to clients navigating bodily injury and property damage claims.
• Maintain active caseloads by conducting monthly client calls to gather treatment updates and address concerns while closely monitoring medical treatment progress.
• Identify and prioritize cases across various stages of the claims process to ensure timely resolution.
• Establish and follow through on insurance claims, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, healthcare providers, insurance adjusters, and government officials to facilitate case progress and resolution.
• Identify potential claim issues and collaborate with Pre-Litigation Managers or Attorneys to address them effectively.
• Oversee the preparation and summary of medical records to support case development.
• Compile and submit comprehensive settlement packages (demands) to insurance companies for resolution.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills, able to de-escalate and handle client concerns as needed.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with an emphasis on thoroughness and attention to detail.
• High level of accuracy in document completion and financial disbursement processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and any external parties.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across all teams, offering support, and fostering a cooperative work environment.
• Must exhibit critical thinking skills and the ability to operate independently or as part of a team.

Preferred Qualification:

Demonstrated fluency in Spanish, including both verbal and written communication.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Highschool diploma required, Associates degree preferred. An equivalent amount of experience in a similar role can be substituted for these requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, legal research databases, medical lien portals, and case management software such as Growpath, Filevine, etc.
• Must have at least one to three (1-3) years of demonstrated experience working in a personal injury law firm, as a case manager, paralegal, or similar capacity.
• Prior legal experience is required, ideally with a background handling a large caseload in litigation or pre-litigation.

Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan eligibility + Employer Contribution after 6 months
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance + Employer contribution
• Medical and Dependent Care Savings Accounts: HSA, FSA, DCA
• Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Paid time off (PTO) + 12 Company Paid Holidays, and Birthday PTO
• Additional time off: Wellness Days and Community Volunteer Days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental leave

Compensation: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Whitley Law Firm’s Mission Statement: We Answer the Call

Protecting our Clients Empowering our Team Serving our Community

When you have been injured, there are laws that protect your rights and interests. At Whitley Law Firm in North Carolina, we have a great respect and concern for the law, for the concepts of fairness and justice, and for our seriously injured clients. We represent clients throughout the entire state in all types of civil matters, including personal injury cases (auto accidents, slip and fall injuries, motorcycle accidents, dog bites), and workers’ compensation matters (workplace accidents and injuries). We are committed to the highest quality client service and one-on-one attention to each of our clients as we help them through this difficult time.