Senior Personal Injury Case Manager

Pathway Law Firm. PC; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Law Firm. PC in Beverly Hills is seeking an experienced Senior Personal Injury Case Manager to oversee complex pre-litigation matters from intake to settlement and to mentor junior staff.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, proactive case management, and leadership abilities. Candidates should have 5–7 years of direct plaintiff-side PI case management experience, including settlement demand preparation, medical treatment coordination, and insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of personal injury case management experience.
• Experience managing high-value, complex PI claims including catastrophic injuries and policy-limit demands.
• Ability to independently manage high-volume caseloads and meet deadlines.
• Extensive experience preparing settlement demands and reviewing medical records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent client communication and case progression.
• Mentor Case Managers and Case Management Assistants.
• Lead case management from intake through pre-litigation settlement.
• Coordinate with medical providers, insurers, and attorneys.

Skills

PI case management

Leadership & mentorship

High-volume caseloads

Settlement negotiation prep

Client communication

Filevine or similar

Tools

Filevine

Case management software

Job description

Pathway Law Firm is seeking an experienced Senior Personal Injury Case Manager with extensive knowledge of personal injury claims, strong leadership abilities, and the ability to independently manage complex, high-volume caseloads from intake through pre-litigation settlement. The ideal candidate must demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, proactive case management, and the ability to mentor junior team members.

Candidates must have a minimum of five years of direct plaintiff-side personal injury case management experience, including independently managing complex pre-litigation cases, preparing settlement demands, coordinating medical treatment, reviewing insurance coverage, and overseeing case progression. Prior leadership experience and the ability to mentor Case Managers and Case Management Assistants are strongly preferred.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of personal injury case management experience, preferably at a plaintiff-side personal injury law firm.
• Complex Case Management: Proven experience managing high-value, complex personal injury claims, including catastrophic injuries, disputed liability, and policy-limit demands.
• Caseload Management: Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining consistent client communication, meeting deadlines, and moving cases toward timely resolution.
• Demand Preparation: Extensive experience preparing comprehensive settlement demand packages, reviewing medical records, verifying billing accuracy, evaluating damages, and identifying appropriate supporting documentation.
• Insurance Negotiations: Strong understanding of insurance coverage, bodily injury policies, UM/UIM claims, liability investigations, and settlement negotiations under attorney supervision.
• Medical Treatment Coordination: Experience monitoring client treatment, identifying treatment gaps, coordinating with medical providers, and ensuring timely collection of medical records and bills.
• Liens & Subrogation: Working knowledge of medical liens, health insurance reimbursement claims, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and settlement disbursement procedures.
• Statute of Limitations: Thorough understanding of California personal injury statutes of limitations, government claim deadlines, and critical case milestones.
• Case Management Software: Proficiency with Filevine or similar case management platforms, including dashboards, task management, reporting, and documentation.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to train, mentor, and provide guidance to Case Managers and Case Management Assistants while promoting accountability and maintaining high performance standards.
• Client Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle difficult client situations professionally and compassionately.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to evaluate liability, injuries, medical treatment, insurance coverage, and overall case value to identify opportunities for timely resolution and attorney review.

Key Performance Expectations

• Maintain consistent and documented client communication.
• Proactively identify and address treatment gaps, outstanding records, and case delays.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and timely settlement demands.
• Ensure all case files are updated, organized, and properly documented.
• Monitor statutes of limitations and other critical deadlines.
• Provide leadership and direction to assigned Case Management Assistants.
• Identify cases appropriate for early settlement, policy-limit demands, or litigation referral.
• Maintain strong productivity, efficiency, and accountability standards.
• Collaborate effectively with attorneys, medical providers, insurance adjusters, and internal departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, commercial vehicle accidents, and premises liability.
• Experience handling out-of-state personal injury claims.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating substantial settlements under attorney supervision.
• Experience training or supervising junior Case Managers.
• Strong understanding of personal injury case valuation and settlement strategies.

About Pathway Law Firm. PC

At Pathway Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping individuals navigate complex legal challenges with confidence and clarity. Our firm is built on integrity, client advocacy, and results-driven representation. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal services with compassion and professionalism.

Working at Pathway Law Firm means being part of a highly respected, client-centered team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth. We invest in our employees by offering a supportive work environment, professional development opportunities, and a culture that fosters success. If you are looking for a firm where your work truly makes an impact and where you will be appreciated for your contributions, Pathway Law Firm is the place for you! Come Experience the Difference and Go Beyond Ordinary – Choose Excellence!

At Pathway Law Firm we believe in Five Foundational Principles:

• Commitment to Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standards in client service and legal representation.
• Culture of Teamwork – Collaboration and mutual support drive our success.
• Client-Centered Approach – Every case is handled with care, integrity, and dedication to achieving the best outcome.
• Growth and Development – We provide opportunities for employees to advance their careers and expand their skills.
• Integrity and Transparency – Ethical decision-making and open communication are the foundation of our firm.

We welcome individuals who share our commitment to excellence to apply for our current open position(s) and become a valued part of our team.

The pay range for this role is:

40 - 48 USD per hour (Beverly Hills-Corporate Office)