Case Manager – Litigation Support

Job Description

Case Manager | MLG Attorneys at Law

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at MLG Attorneys at Law, located in Costa Mesa, CA. MLG is a law firm specializing in automotive products liability litigation, known for achieving outstanding results against major automotive manufacturers worldwide. This role is crucial for supporting the litigation team through technology and systematic case management, directly contributing to the firm’s mission of presenting unique products liability cases to juries across the U.S. As the firm continues to expand, this position ensures the efficient and organized flow of information and processes vital for setting the standard in the legal field.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Costa Mesa, CA
• Pay: $75000 yearly
• Team: Reports to Partner
• Mission: To ensure efficient and organized support for the litigation team through technology, enabling the firm to achieve outstanding case results.
• Tech Stack: word processing, spreadsheet presentation, case management software, legal database software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Calendar Management: Oversee all calendar deadlines and coordinate deposition scheduling for the litigation team.
• Database Management: Assist the litigation team in designing, implementing, and maintaining litigation databases to support ongoing cases.
• Document Serving and Filing: Serve pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and document demands, and accurately file documents with the appropriate courts.
• Client and Expert Coordination: Manage new client questionnaires, prepare correspondence and “care packages,” and facilitate document exchanges with expert witnesses.
• Records and Lien Management: Negotiate medical liens and contact relevant parties to obtain health insurance, social security, medical records, and medical provider documents.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree. An experienced professional level with core domain knowledge in legal case management.
• Experience: 4+ years of related experience in a legal or similar professional environment.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet presentation, and case management software, strong organizational skills with attention to detail, and excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Bonus: An investigative mind, strong research skills, working knowledge of legal database software, experience in preparing legal reports, and a high level of discretion and confidentiality.