Legal Assistant - Litigation Case Manager

Legal Assistant - Litigation Case Manager 
 

Litigation Assistant (Full-Time, Hybrid Schedule, M-F)

 

 

 

The Advocates Injury Attorneys have been providing legal services in the personal injury field for over 25 years. We have been featured twice in The Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies and now operate in 11 states throughout the West and Midwest. We believe everyone deserves an advocate and our aim is to provide personalized, high-quality care for every client.

 

We’re not just legal experts; we’re life changers. Our mission transcends mere settlements and financial gains. We’re fueled by something deeper—a soulful commitment to uplift the lives of those we meet, whether they’re our cherished clients, dedicated coworkers, or anyone who crosses our path.

 

Why Choose the Advocates?

 

Advocacy for All: We believe everyone deserves an advocate. Our mission is to provide personalized, high-quality care for every client.

Employee Happiness Matters: At The Advocates, we genuinely care about our employees. We set big goals and celebrate together when we achieve them.

Rewards and Recognition: Enjoy quarterly bonuses and participate in our peer recognition programs.

 

 

• Client Support: Be the friendly face our clients rely on. You’ll listen, empathize, and provide guidance during their legal process.
• Assist with Caseload Management: You’ll help manage the caseload by tracking deadlines, ensuring timely responses, and coordinating with attorneys and other team members.
• Conduct Legal Research: Case Managers conduct extensive legal research to gather information on health insurance, social security, medical records, and other relevant data.
• Draft Legal Documents: You’ll draft legal documents such as mediation brief and bundle, discovery responses, and extending deadline stipulations, expert disclosures, expert elections, and expert compliance.
• Review Documents for Compliance: Ensuring that all legal documents adhere to strict requirements is a crucial part of your role.
• Provide Client Updates: You’ll keep clients informed about the progress of their cases, answering their queries, and providing reassurance.
• Gather Medical and Bill Records: You’ll have to check in with the client regarding treatment and gather that information. ​

• Office Environment: Case Managers typically work onsite. Hybrid Schedule
• Team Collaboration: You’ll work closely with attorneys and other colleagues across departments. Effective communication, sharing insights, and collaborating on complex cases are essential.
• High-Volume Task Management: Juggling multiple cases simultaneously requires excellent organizational skills. Prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining quality are crucial.
• Time Management: Efficiently allocating time to each case ensures productivity. Balancing urgency with thoroughness is vital.
• Team Meetings: Regular team meetings keep everyone informed, aligned, and up to date. Staying current with changes and updates is essential.
• Case Review: Periodically assessing case phases ensures they remain on track. Adjustments, if needed, contribute to successful outcomes.
• Metrics Goals: Monthly performance metrics guide your progress. Meeting targets reflects your impact on client satisfaction and team success.

• Case Management or Coordination: While not a strict requirement, a background in case management or any form of coordination role is highly preferred.
• Customer Service Experience: since this is a client-facing role, experience in customer service is needed.
• Communication Skills: Communicating effectively with clients, attorneys, and team members.
• Organizational Skills: Proficiency in using computer systems and task flows to manage and track tasks.
• Empathy: Ability to understand and share the feelings of others, particularly when dealing with clients’ cases.
• Attention to Detail: You excel at delivering error-free reports within tight deadlines. 

• Medical Insurance Coverage: 100% medical coverage under our HSA plans, plus contribute toward dependent coverage.
• Charitable Time Off: Give back; make a difference.
• Family First: Paid parental leave because life’s greatest case is family.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Dental and vision insurance options are available.
• 401k Plan: Employees can participate in our 401k retirement savings plan.