Overview
An experienced, bilingual Legal Case Manager is needed to support a fast-paced California Personal Injury practice. This full-time contractor role (40 hours per week) involves managing personal injury cases through pre-litigation settlement or transfer, including medical coordination, records handling, and lien management.
Responsibilities
- Case Management: Manage personal injury files from inception through pre-litigation settlement or transfer, maintaining strict deadlines and consistent client communication.
- Claims & Property Damage: Open insurance claims, report claims to carriers, and assist clients with property damage resolution.
- Medical Coordination & Records: Coordinate ongoing client medical care, track treatment milestones, and manage complete medical records and billing requests.
- Lien Management: Open and track medical liens with healthcare providers, health insurance companies, and statutory lienholders.
- File Maintenance: Maintain organized digital files and update client records within case management software.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of dedicated case management experience (not administrative assistant or receptionist) within a California-based Personal Injury law firm.
- Language Skills: Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred; strong English language proficiency required.
- Skills: Excellent communication, proactive problem-solving, strong organizational skills, and high attention to detail in high-volume settings.
- Time Zone/Availability: Ability to work full-time during standard Pacific Time hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST).
Preferred Qualifications
- Software: Hands-on experience with Filevine.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting pay: $6 per hour, depending on skillset and experience.
- Contract structure: Full-time contractor position (40 hours per week).
Location
- California Personal Injury practice
- Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM PST