Overview
This remote role involves hands-on case management and senior legal support leadership for a Texas-based personal injury law firm. The employer is seeking an experienced, organized, and proactive Case Manager to lead a team of Legal Assistants, with responsibilities spanning case oversight, quality control, performance tracking, and coordination with attorneys.
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 and address performance concerns.
- 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
- Experience leading teams that support personal injury matters from pre-litigation through litigation.
- Demonstrated success improving efficiency, consistency, and accountability through process changes.
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 opportunities
Location & Work Arrangement
- Remote; candidates must reside outside the United States.
- 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.
How to Apply
If you have hands-on U.S. personal injury litigation experience and are ready for a remote opportunity to grow your expertise, collaborate with U.S. attorneys, lead a team, and make a meaningful impact, apply.