Job Overview:
We are seeking a Case Manager for our Employment Team. This full-time position involves assisting and supporting attorneys, maintaining and organizing cases, conducting investigations and research, and preparing case outlines and summaries based on provided information.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in all stages of complex litigation matters.
- Manage, support, and assist with daily projects and tasks across varied caseloads.
- Assist with new client intake as needed.
- Fully investigate each case, gather and analyze intake information and relevant documents.
- Interview and meet with current and potential clients to address case-specific concerns, gather case facts, and obtain relevant documents.
- Review and analyze medical records and recommendations, assist with scheduling medical appointments, and obtain referrals for additional medical treatment while providing reminders for appointments.
- Obtain documents necessary to support injury and/or liability positions.
- Collect, arrange, and preserve evidence and other useful documentation required for legal proceedings.
- Assist attorneys in developing settlements and preparing documents and correspondence as needed.
- Assist attorneys during depositions, mediations, arbitrations, or other events deemed necessary by the attorney on the case.
- Coordinate, review, and maintain project status tracking for matters, including tasks and deliverables.
- Assist with document searches, review, and analysis through various platforms.
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other outside parties as requested or approved by attorneys.
- Update case files daily and maintain organized electronic case files to ensure documents are easily and promptly accessible to all team members.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in employment or consumer litigation.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- Self-starter with the ability to effectively manage a large volume of cases in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient with legal research and document retention databases for performing fact and legal research and managing complex evidence and case files.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications.
- Familiar with manipulating PDF files in Kofax.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to handle a high volume of incoming and outgoing calls.
- Understanding of basic Civil Procedure rules, case flow, and the discovery process, with a desire to grow and help move cases forward.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize project requirements.
- Can-do attitude and flexible approach.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff members.
- Capable of performing complex tasks that may be highly confidential or sensitive in nature, requiring discretion and diplomacy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work overtime and travel as needed.