Senior Paralegal Case Manager: Complex Litigation Lead

Ignite Human Capital; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Human Capital in the United States seeks a senior Case Manager to oversee substantive and complex litigation matters under attorney supervision. This role blends advanced litigation support with team leadership, client interaction, budget management, and streamlined case operations for high‑volume matters.

You will coordinate across attorneys, clients, outside and opposing counsel, paralegals, case assistants, and vendors; draft legal documents; manage budgets; mentor staff; and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 10+ years of paralegal experience within a relevant practice group.
• Experience with complex litigation, particularly product liability, mass tort, and class actions.
• Lead paralegal or managing complex cases and legal teams preferred.
• California-based paralegals must meet applicable California Paralegal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases and matters with effective workflows.
• Coordinate across attorneys, clients, and external parties.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence for attorney review.
• Manage budgets and resources for case matters.
• Oversee electronic case-management tools and systems.
• Mentor associates and paralegals and provide training.
• Interact extensively with clients and serve as a key contact.

Skills

Case management

Litigation support

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Lead paralegal

Document drafting

Team leadership

Client interaction

Complex litigation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or Legal Studies

Job description

Ignite Human Capital in the United States seeks a senior Case Manager to oversee substantive and complex litigation matters under attorney supervision. This role blends advanced litigation support with team leadership, client interaction, budget management, and streamlined case operations for high‑volume matters.

You will coordinate across attorneys, clients, outside and opposing counsel, paralegals, case assistants, and vendors; draft legal documents; manage budgets; mentor staff; and ensure