Case Manager- Legal Operations
Shegerian & Associates
San Diego, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52,000–$56,160
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
9 days ago
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 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 to reflect current case status
- Monitor critical deadlines — including Statute of Limitations, Motions for Summary Judgment, and Arbitrations
- Review the Trial Matrix and send deadline reminders to managing attorneys 2–3 weeks in advance
- Track case progress and report updates during monthly team meetings
Support Client Relationships
- Ensure timely initial and follow-up check-in emails when cases are assigned or reassigned
- Maintain a consistent client communication schedule (every 2–3 months)
- Route client questions to the appropriate attorneys through the right channels
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
Requirements
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
Benefits
Why You'll Love Working Here
We take care of our people — because we know great work starts with great support.
- Health Coverage: Firm pays 100% of premiums for dental, vision, and all Silver-level medical plans
- Retirement: ~10% firm contribution (3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing)
- FSA: $500 annual firm contribution
- Time Off: 80 hours PTO (grows to 120 hours at year 3), 48 hours sick leave, plus your birthday off — fully paid
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