Case Manager- Family Law Background Required

About Us We partner with other businesses who are hiring. We support these companies with our recruiting efforts. If you are interested in these positions, we urge you to apply today. Good luck! Job Description This is a remote position. About the client: Are you ready to take on a key leadership role in a growing family and estate planning law firm? Our client is a small business looking to hire a remote Case Manager (with family law background) for their law firm. About the position: Our client is seeking an experienced Case Manager (family law background) to oversee and streamline our case management processes, working closely with the owner to ensure a seamless operation of our legal team. This role is perfect for a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with significant experience in case management and paralegal work. Your primary goal is to support our attorneys by managing cases and caseloads. You will assign tasks to Attorneys and paralegals, ensuring calendar deadlines and case milestones are added to the firm's master calendar and specific case management spreadsheets to ensure no missed deadlines and cases move forward. As our Case Manager, you will provide quality legal services to our clients at a lower billable rate than a Attorney, and by doing so, benefits both the firm and our clients. You will meet the minimum billable requirement set by the firm and report on progress toward achieving assigned goals. Main Responsibilities: ( Additional day-to-day tasks will be discussed during the interview process .) Review legal documents to ensure compliance with all legal requirements Support attorneys in all aspects of case management, including billing, tracking deadlines, and scheduling reminders Prepare legal documents for attorney review and coordinate with staff, clients, and outside vendors to manage caseloads Ensure deadlines are met, and cases progress through the pipeline efficiently Maintain organized case files (both electronic and physical) that are in line with the firm policies Manage court preparation ensuring attorneys have everything they need well in advance Take initiative to resolve minor case-related issues independently Oversee weekly case status meeting and provide updates on case progress Handle document collection, organization, and assembly for court or transaction filings Develop and enforce standard operating procedures for the legal team Manage the workflow and workload of support staff Conduct interviews and assist in hiring support team members Act as a liaison between the owner and the broader firm team Requirements Highly organized and effective communicator with a love for systems and processes Minimum 2 years of case management experience Someone confident and positive who thrives in a fast-paced environment Minimum of 2 years of legal professional experience who has managed cases independently, lead a team, and keeps everything on track without micromanagement Minimum of 2 years law paralegal experience (this is non-negotiable) Benefits Full-time, W2 employment Flexible work schedule Monday - Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, EST Fully Remote PTO package