Senior Litigation Case Manager & Lead Paralegal

Ignite Human Capital LLC; Short Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Ignite Human Capital LLC seeks an experienced Case Manager to oversee complex litigation matters as a senior paralegal under attorney supervision. You will coordinate across attorneys, clients, and vendors, draft documents, and manage budgets and workflows for product liability, mass tort, and class actions.

The role emphasizes leadership, client interaction, and advanced case-management systems, with a hybrid schedule and cross-office collaboration across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 10+ years of paralegal experience in complex litigation.
• Experience leading teams on product liability, mass tort, and class actions.
• California-based paralegals must meet applicable California Paralegal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases with strong procedural oversight.
• Coordinate across attorneys, clients, and external vendors.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence for attorney review.
• Lead paralegal teams and delegate tasks to meet budget and timelines.
• Oversee case staffing, vendor relationships, and resource planning.
• Develop and manage budgets for case teams and clients.
• Oversee electronic case-management tools and processes.
• Mentor attorneys and paralegals and train staff.
• Interact with clients and serve as a primary point of contact.

Skills

Litigation management

Paralegal leadership

Client interaction

Budget and resource management

Document drafting

Case workflow optimization

Multi-jurisdiction coordination

Lead paralegal duties

Team mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field

Job description

Ignite Human Capital LLC seeks an experienced Case Manager to oversee complex litigation matters as a senior paralegal under attorney supervision. You will coordinate across attorneys, clients, and vendors, draft documents, and manage budgets and workflows for product liability, mass tort, and class actions.

The role emphasizes leadership, client interaction, and advanced case-management systems, with a hybrid schedule and cross-office collaboration across multiple jurisdictions.