Legal Assistant - Case Coordinator

ADVOCATES, INC

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • $20.50 Per Hour

Highlights

As a Legal Assistant on our Case Management Team, you'll support clients during some of the most challenging moments of their lives-helping them navigate claims, lost wages, medical coordination, and providing a compassionate listening ear. High-Volume Task Management: You'll juggle multiple cases at once-prioritizing, meeting deadlines, and delivering quality work.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDes Moines, IA

Description

Legal Assistant - Case Coordinator (Pre-Litigation)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM - Hybrid

The hybrid work arrangement will be in place for the first 90 days, after which the transition to a fully hybrid work environment will occur.

Compensation: 20.50 an hour

About The Advocates

At The Advocates Personal Injury Law firm, compassion comes first. We're more than a law firm-we're a team committed to making a meaningful impact on everyone we interact with. Whether serving clients, collaborating with coworkers, or helping the community, we lead with empathy, integrity, and purpose.

Why Work With Us

  • Advocacy for Everyone: We believe every person deserves personalized support and high‑quality care.
  • People-First Culture: Employee well‑being truly matters here. We set big goals, and we celebrate big wins-together.
  • Recognition & Rewards: Quarterly bonuses and peer‑driven recognition programs highlight your hard work.

What You'll Do

As a Legal Assistant on our Case Management Team, you'll support clients during some of the most challenging moments of their lives-helping them navigate claims, lost wages, medical coordination, and providing a compassionate listening ear.

Core Responsibilities

  • Client Support: Serve as a warm, reliable point of contact-listening, empathizing, and guiding clients through their case.
  • Case Coordination: Manage documents, tasks, and follow‑ups to keep cases moving efficiently.
  • Communication Hub: Facilitate communication between clients, attorneys, and adjusters through email, phone, and internal tools.
  • Confidential Handling: Maintain the highest standards of professionalism when managing sensitive information.
  • Task Tracking: Use case management systems to ensure deadlines are met and nothing slips through the cracks.

What to Expect in This Role

  • High-Volume Task Management: You'll juggle multiple cases at once-prioritizing, meeting deadlines, and delivering quality work.
  • Time Management: You'll balance urgency with thoroughness to keep every case progressing smoothly.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Regular communication with peers and other departments is essential to success.
  • Team Meetings: Stay aligned with updates, case progress, and new process changes.
  • Case Reviews: Periodically assess case phases and adjust next steps to keep clients on track.
  • Performance Metrics: Monthly goals help measure your impact on both client satisfaction and team success.
  • Quarterly Team Goals: Work together to achieve broader initiatives that support firm-wide growth.

What You'll Need

  • Case Management or Coordination Experience: Highly preferred, though not required.
  • Customer Service Background: Required-this is a client-facing role.
  • Strong Communication: Clear, professional communication with clients, attorneys, and partners.
  • Organizational Strength: Comfortable using computer systems and processes to manage a high volume of tasks.
  • Empathy: You understand and support clients during difficult moments.
  • Attention to Detail: You consistently deliver accurate work, even under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates may come from medical offices, call centers, or administrative roles-any environment where staying organized, multitasking, and putting people first is essential.

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage: Choose between HSA or Traditional plans to fit your needs.
  • Charitable Time Off: Paid time to give back to the community.
  • Family First: Paid parental leave to support you during life's biggest moments.
  • Dental & Vision: Optional supplemental coverage available.
  • 401(k): Participate in our retirement savings plan.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

Join Us

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and grow within a compassionate, mission-driven team, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today!

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