Case Manager- Legal Operations

Shegerian & Associates

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

San Diego, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Case Manager is responsible for tracking legal deadlines, maintaining case blueprints, and coordinating attorney schedules. They also facilitate communication between attorneys and clients to ensure smooth legal operations.

Qualifications

You have strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and proactively identify potential issues. You possess clear, confident written and verbal communication skills and work well collaboratively within a team environment. Prior experience in a legal or case management setting is advantageous, and you are comfortable working extended hours when necessary to meet litigation deadlines.

Must Have Skills for ATS

case management

litigation

Job Description

About the Role

As a Case Manager, you'll play a critical role in keeping our legal operations running smoothly. From tracking high-stakes deadlines to coordinating attorney schedules and ensuring clients and attorneys feel supported, you'll be at the center of it all. If you love bringing order to complexity and take pride in being the person everyone can count on, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

Keep Cases Moving

  • Attend attorney meetings, capture key decisions, action items, and deadlines
  • Maintain and update case blueprints and case management tracker to reflect current case status
  • Monitor critical deadlines — including Statute of Limitations, Motions for Summary Judgment, and Arbitrations, etc. 
  • Review the Trial Matrix and proactively send pre-trial reminders to managing attorneys and handling attorneys. 
  • Track case progress and report updates during monthly team meetings

Support Client Relationships

  • Ensuring client introductions are completed,
  • Maintaining communication schedules with clients
  • Coordinating reassignment communications,
  • Handling non-responsive client follow-ups,
  • And overall helping facilitate attorney-client communication flow.

Coordinate Scheduling & Coverage

  • Resolve scheduling conflicts in coordination with managing attorneys
  • Identify attorney coverage when colleagues are in trial
  • Monitor team communications to ensure scheduling needs are addressed quickly

This description captures the primary nature and level of work for this role. Additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may apply beyond those listed here.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong organizational and time management skills — you can juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball
  • Clear, confident written and verbal communication
  • A proactive mindset: you spot problems before they become emergencies
  • A collaborative team player who works well across departments
  • Prior experience in a legal or case management setting is a plus, but not required 
  • Must be flexible and comfortable working extended hours as needed to support litigation deadlines, trial schedules, and case demands.

What We Offer:

  • Hourly pay: $25-$27 BOE

Industry-Leading Benefits:

  • Firm pays 100% of premiums for dental and vision
  • Firm pays 100% of all Silver-level medical plans
  • Firm contributes approximately 10% toward retirement (3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing)
  • $500 annual FSA contribution
  • Time for Life: Accrual of 80 hours of PTO (additional 40 hours on 3rd anniversary), 40 hours sick pay, plus your birthday off as a fully paid day.

Shegerian & Associates

About Shegerian & Associates Shegerian & Associates is one of California’s premier plaintiff-side employment law firms, headquartered in Los Angeles and dedicated to protecting the rights of workers statewide. Since our founding in 2002, we’ve grown into a dynamic team of 150+ professionals across five offices, while never losing sight of what makes us strong — personal attention, hands-on support, and mentorship at every level. With more than $1 billion secured in verdicts and settlements, we’ve successfully represented thousands of employees across industries. Led by Carney Shegerian, a nationally recognized trial attorney and advocate for workers’ rights, our firm has built a reputation as relentless litigators who win results that change lives. Our attorneys are regularly recognized by top press and highly regarded publications such as Daily Journal, Top Verdict, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers, reflecting both the caliber of our advocacy and the respect we’ve earned in the legal community. Our Culture & Career Growth At Shegerian & Associates, we believe that justice isn’t just something we fight for in court — it’s also how we treat our team. Even as we expand, we remain deeply committed to a collaborative, values-driven environment where mentorship is a priority. From day one, team members receive hands-on guidance from experienced trial lawyers, opportunities to sharpen litigation skills, and exposure to complex, high-impact cases. Whether you’re starting your career or ready to take the next step, you’ll find a place here to grow, learn, and thrive — with the resources of a leading firm and the personal support of a close-knit team. Join Us If you’re driven by integrity, motivated to fight for fairness, and eager to learn from some of the best trial attorneys in the nation, Shegerian & Associates offers more than just a career — it offers a mission. 📎 Learn more at: shegerianlaw.com 📞 1(619) 367-9810
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