Legal Case Manager

Company: Lathrop Law, APC
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Our busy law office is growing, and we need a legal case manager to work alongside attorneys and achieve our clients' goals. Our ideal candidate will have experience in case management as a paralegal or legal assistant and is skilled in drafting documents, managing case files, and conducting legal research. We need someone who is an effective communicator, incredibly organized, and self-motivated. Our case managers play an essential role in ensuring that our clients' goals are met. If this sounds like something you can really excel at, please apply today.

Responsibilities:

--- Draft legal documents for attorney review
--- Assist attorneys with all aspects of case management, including docketing deadlines, billing, and providing reminders as necessary
--- Perform legal research to obtain documentation regarding health insurance, medical records, social security, and medical providers
--- Consult with attorneys and provide recommendations with regard to cost and time-effective ways to accomplish the client's goals
--- Communicate case status with clients and outside counsel as requested


Qualifications:

--- Exceptional organizational skills as well as effective communication skills, both written and oral are needed
--- High school diploma is required - 2-year degree and Paralegal certification are acceptable, but a Bachelor's degree is preferred
--- Previous case management process experience is needed - preferably as a personal injury case manager, or related jobs such as paralegal, legal secretary, or legal assistant at a law firm, non-profit, or human services agency
--- Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet presentation, and case management software
--- Extensive experience conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents is essential


About Company:
At Lathrop Law, we are dedicated to upholding justice for those who have been wronged, with a specific focus on catastrophic personal injury, traumatic brain injury, wrongful death, wildfire, and mass tort litigation. Founded and led by Federico Lathrop, a seasoned litigator and UCLA Law alum, our firm is renowned for its commitment to client advocacy and ethical practice. Federico's experience spans across continents, bringing a unique multicultural perspective to each case. Our team provides compassionate, robust legal representation. We pride ourselves on our meticulous attention to detail, our ability to connect on a human level with our clients, and our relentless pursuit of justice. At Lathrop Law, we don't just handle cases; we restore lives and change public perceptions of the legal profession, ensuring every client feels valued and vindicated.

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