Case Manager

Case Manager

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
• Prior experience as a case manager in a Veteran Affairs department (preferred)
• At least 1 year of working legal, medical, or social services experience (preferred)
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties, such as scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Implement and improve upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
• Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
• Prior experience as a case manager in a Veteran Affairs department (preferred)
• At least 1 year of working legal, medical, or social services experience (preferred)