Case Manager

WE ARE EXPANDING AND HAVE AN IMMEDIATE OPENING!!

ABOUT US

MLG is an incredibly fast-moving, high energy law firm that is all about achieving outstanding results. We are the market leaders in automotive products liability litigation, having litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world.

If you want to be part of the team that sets the standard others will judge themselves against, we welcome your application.

OUR VISION: To become the leading law firm in the nation for automotive products liability, bar none.

OUR MISSION: To use our own unique creativity to present products liability cases against manufacturers to juries throughout the U.S.

OUR VALUES

Excellence – Good enough is not good enough

Consistency – Build a reputation that enters the room before you do

Innovation – Create opportunities in areas that others have yet to even discover

Better than Yesterday – Continually grow, develop and learn

Systematic – Harness the power of organized activity

Community – Be a pillar of the community in a way that would make your mom proud.

Job Description

A Case Manager oversees the support provided to the ligation team through use of technology. The role focus areas are calendar, client interaction, serving, filing, document management and bates stamping, scheduling, external and internal communications.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Duties Include:

• Oversees all calendar deadlines and deposition scheduling.
• Assist litigation team in designing, implementing, and maintaining litigation databases.
• Serve pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and document demands and file documents with the courts.
• Assist and Follow-up with new client questionnaire “care packages”, correspondence and documents to experts.
• Negotiate medical liens and contact to obtain documents regarding health insurance, social security, medical records, and medical providers.
• Organize and maintain all case files, and information concerning engagement, whether electronic or paper, in accordance with the law firm policies.
• Draft legal documents for attorney(s) review.
• Work with litigation team on communicating case status with clients and outside counsel as requested.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

Experience:

• 4 years of related experience.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to effectively manage multiple matters at once.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet presentation, and case management software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Investigative mind and strong research skills.
• Working knowledge of legal database software.
• Experience in preparing legal reports.
• Discretion and confidentiality.

Personal Attributes:

• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinker with a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and staff.
• Quick learner and adaptable to new challenges.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) is a significant advantage.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Supervisors – Reports to the Chief Legal Officer.

Status – Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Location – Beautiful office environment at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, across from South Coast Plaza.

Salary – Starting at $70k, depending on experience.

Benefits – Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k).