Overview
Remote Case Manager (Personal Injury)
This role involves hands-on case management leadership for a team of Legal Assistants supporting a Texas-based personal injury law firm. Responsibilities include supervising Legal Assistants, overseeing case workflows, maintaining quality standards, and supporting efficient, client-focused legal support.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
- Supervise, mentor, and support Legal Assistants through training, coaching, and performance feedback.
Case Oversight & Quality Control
- Monitor case progress.
- Assign tasks based on workload and priorities.
- Review work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm procedures.
Personal Injury Case Support
- Oversee pre-litigation and litigation workflows.
- Assist with case preparation.
- Help ensure matters progress toward key milestones and resolution.
Performance Management & KPIs
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Evaluate team performance.
- Address performance concerns and promote accountability.
Attorney Collaboration & Client Service
- Coordinate with attorneys and team members to address case needs, resolve issues, and maintain high standards of client service.
Process Improvement & Administration
- Identify workflow improvements.
- Promote consistent procedures.
- Assist with resource planning and other departmental needs.
Requirements
- At least five years of Legal Assistant or comparable legal support experience.
- Two to three years of supervisory or team management experience.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, case management, and legal documentation.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
- Proficiency with case management software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience supporting a U.S.-based personal injury law firm.
- Familiarity with pre-litigation and litigation workflows.
- Experience with case management platforms such as Filevine.
- Experience tracking KPIs, coaching team members, and improving processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a results-driven environment focused on initiative, reliability, accountability, and strong performance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Monthly Compensation: $2,426.00–$2,773.00 USD (based on relevant experience and qualifications)
- Quarterly Performance Bonuses (additional earning opportunities based on performance and results)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays (paid time off for designated company holidays)
- Career Growth & Professional Development
Location & Work Arrangement
- Location: Remote; candidates must reside outside the United States.
- Engagement: Full-time independent contractor.
- Schedule: Must be available to work overlapping hours with the U.S.-based legal team.
- Practice Area: Texas-based personal injury law.
About the Role Fit
This position is well-suited for candidates who are accountable and solutions-oriented, comfortable balancing team leadership with day-to-day case oversight, and able to communicate clearly while maintaining quality and timely follow-through.