Case Manager Lead

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.
Position OverviewThe Case Manager Lead plays a pivotal role in overseeing and managing a team of 5 case managers while effectively handling an inventory of approximately 50 HV cases. Reporting directly to the Pre-Suit Attorney, the Case Manager Lead serves as a strategic partner to Trial Attorneys, ensuring seamless coordination and optimal case management throughout the litigation process.
Key Responsibilities
Team Management:
Supervise and mentor a team of 5 case managers, providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance.
Conduct regular team meetings, performance evaluations, and training sessions to foster professional growth and development.
Proactively and routinely manage and oversee key dashboards to ensure cases are moving forward and are handled appropriately.
Case Management:
Oversee a high value inventory of approximately 50 cases, ensuring timely and accurate handling of each case from inception to litigation.
Implement efficient case management strategies to streamline processes and maximize productivity.
Monitor case timelines, deadlines, and milestones, taking proactive measures to address any potential issues or delays.
Prepare comprehensive demands and assemble support for submission to carriers under the direct supervision of an attorney.
Communication and Collaboration:
Serve as a liaison between the Case Management team and the Pre-Suit Attorney, providing regular updates on case statuses, developments, and challenges.
Collaborate closely with a Trial Attorney to develop and execute effective case strategies before moving cases to a litigation team.
Quality Assurance:
Maintain high standards of quality and compliance across all aspects of case management, ensuring adherence to relevant legal regulations and organizational policies.
Conduct periodic audits and reviews of case files to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Strategic Planning:
Work closely with the Pre-Suit Attorney and other stakeholders to develop long-term strategic initiatives and goals for the Case Management team.
Identify opportunities for process optimization, technology integration, and workflow enhancement to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications
Prior experience as a Personal Injury Case Manager.
3-5 years in a leadership or supervisory role, preferred.
At least 2 years of working in a legal position or insurance adjuster experience preferred.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including coaching, team-building, and conflict resolution skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm.
The Case Manager Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and effective management of cases while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization and contribute to the successful resolution of legal matters.
Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.
This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We’ve found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected.
Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity StatementMorgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
E-VerifyThis employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
Voluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.
As set forth in Morgan & Morgan, P.A.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs;
or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
#J-18808-Ljbffr