About the role: A prominent plaintiff's law firm based in Bergen County, NJ is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Case Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and compassionate legal professional with a minimum of 3 years' experience in plaintiff personal injury law. You will manage a full caseload (90-150 cases) under the supervision of attorneys, acting as the key point of contact for clients, providers, and insurers throughout the life of a case. Previous litigation and personal injury experience are required.
Job Duties:
Responsibilities including, but not limited to:
- Handle all aspects of personal injury files from filing the complaint until conclusion of the case.
- Maintain frequent and compassionate communication with clients regarding case status, treatment progress, and legal steps.
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses, and settlement demands.
- Coordinate with medical providers to obtain and summarize records and bills.
- Prepare cases for arbitration, mediation, and trial as necessary.
- Track deadlines and manage attorney calendars to ensure timely filings and appearances.
- Some executive assistant duties