Overview
This remote Case Manager role provides hands-on leadership for a team of Legal Assistants supporting a Texas-based personal injury law firm. The position involves overseeing case workflows, coaching teammates, maintaining quality standards, and coordinating with attorneys to support client-focused case progress.
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.
- Support progression of matters 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 and resolve issues.
- 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
- Hands-on U.S. personal injury litigation experience.
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 time away from work.
- Paid Holidays: Paid time off for designated company holidays.
- Career growth & professional development: Opportunities to build skills and expand expertise.
Location
- Remote: Candidates must reside outside the United States.
Engagement & Schedule
- Full-time independent contractor
- Schedule: Must be available to work overlapping hours with the U.S.-based legal team.
- Practice area focus: Texas-based personal injury law.