Legal Case Manager

JS Abrams Law

Legal Case Manager

Los Angeles, CA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you looking to take your job in the legal industry to the next level without passing the bar exam? Our busy law office is looking for a legal case manager to help us oversee all aspects of case management. Ideal job seekers will be incredibly organized and have experience drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and managing case files. If you are an effective communicator and a great teammate who is a natural self-starter, we’d like to talk. Please apply today! What we provide: • Training with senior staff and attorneys • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits • 401(k) plan with employer matching • Discretionary/performance-based bonuses and incentives • Great work-life balance • Tremendous room for growth and development • Paid holidays, paid time off, contributions towards continuing education, convenient covered parking, regular team-building events such as dinners, game nights, and other fun activities. Responsibilities: • Update clients and outside counsel on case status as requested • Assist attorneys with all aspects of case management, including docketing deadlines, billing, and providing reminders as necessary • Consult with attorneys and provide recommendations with regard to cost and time-effective ways to accomplish the client’s goals • Organize and maintain all case files, and information concerning engagement, whether electronic or paper, in accordance with the law firm policies • 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 Qualifications: • Effective organizational and communication skills, both written and oral, are needed • Comfortable with computer programs, such as spreadsheet presentation, word processing, and case management software • Self-starter with the ability to effectively manage multiple matters at once • 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 • High school diploma is required - 2-year degree and Paralegal certification are acceptable, but a Bachelor’s degree is preferred • Case management process experience is needed - preferably in employment law, or other plaintiff-side work such as personal injury. • Effective organizational and communication skills, both written and oral, are a must. • The ability to follow detailed company procedures and provide accurate and thorough documentation throughout the lifecycle of a case. • Great customer service skills and the ability to provide an exceptional client experience. • An organized self-starter with the ability to effectively manage multiple matters at once. • Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet presentation, and case management software. • Legal research and legal drafting experience are critical. • A desire to learn and understand California Employment law. Compensation: $23 - $35 hourly