Case Manager - Paralegal

Description

Responsibilities

• Manage, update, and organize all case files and information with regard to engagement, whether electronic or paper, in accordance with firm policies

• Draw up legal documents for attorney review

• Review legal documents to ensure adherence to all legal requirements

• Collaborate with outside vendors, staff, and attorneys, to manage the law firm's case load, present case summaries/updates, and ensure that deadlines are met

• Aid attorneys with all aspects of case management, including billing, docketing deadlines, and providing reminders as requested

• Perform legal research to obtain documentation regarding health insurance, medical records, social security, and medical providers

• Inform clients and outside counsel on case status as requested

Qualifications

• Extensive experience conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents is essential

• Possesses exceptional organizational skills as well as effective communication skills, both written and oral

• Professional case management process experience is needed - preferably as a personal injury case manager, or related jobs such as legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal, at a non-profit, law firm, or human services agency

• Computer proficient - specifically with case management software, word processing, and spreadsheet presentation

• Self-starter with the ability to effectively manage multiple matters at once