Overview
An established and rapidly growing plaintiff personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Demands Manager to lead their Demand Department remotely. This bilingual (English/Spanish) leadership role involves managing a high-performing team, improving operational efficiency, and delivering excellent client outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the Demand Department team
- Monitor and improve department productivity and quality
- Conduct performance reviews and coaching sessions
- Enhance workflows and operational efficiency
- Review key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting
- Collaborate with firm leadership on department initiatives
- Ensure timely preparation of demands and case progression
- Resolve escalated client or operational issues
- Support hiring, onboarding, and employee development
- Foster a culture of accountability and excellence
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of management experience in legal teams
- Experience in plaintiff personal injury law firms
- Proven ability to lead performance-driven teams
- Fluency in English and Spanish (both written and verbal)
- Proficiency with case management software such as Litify, Filevine, or similar platforms
- Strong coaching, leadership, organizational, and team development skills
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement process improvements
- Experience conducting performance reviews, audits, and performance improvement initiatives
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications
- Reliable attendance, professionalism, and accountability
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing Demand, Pre-Litigation, Case Management, or Personal Injury operations teams
- Experience implementing workflow improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies
- Experience supporting departmental growth, workforce planning, and leadership development initiatives
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Paid Time Off: Accrual of 4.62 hours per pay period for employees working 30+ hours/week, totaling three weeks per year
- Health Benefits: Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision plans starting the first day of the month following hire for employees working 30+ hours/week; employer covers 40-65% of medical premiums depending on plan
- Disability Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability coverage paid by the employer for employees working 30+ hours/week
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1x earnings plus accidental death and dismemberment coverage for employees working 30+ hours/week
- Supplemental Insurance Options: Critical Illness, Accident, Cancer, Hospital Confinement Indemnity, Term Life, and Whole Life insurance
- Retirement: 401(k) plan eligibility for employees working 30+ hours/week with employer matching after one year of service (100% match on first 3% contributions, 50% on next 2%) with immediate vesting
Location
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