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Hecker Fink LLP · 3 hours ago

Supervisory Case Manager

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

Hecker Fink LLP is seeking a Supervisory Case Manager to lead the Firm’s case-management team. The role involves managing a team of case managers, coordinating case management services, and supporting trial preparation, while also ensuring the implementation of best practices in litigation support.

ConsultingLegal

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with the management of the Firm’s expanding team of Case Managers and Senior Case Managers. Exhibit a clear focus on directing and supervising litigation-support work, staffing of team members, and training, to support case teams during all stages of litigation from investigation through trial and appeal

Support the daily coordination of case management services by assigning matters, balancing workloads across staff, and ensuring adequate coverage and workflow efficiency

Work in tandem with the Director of Case Management to address personnel or work-performance issues among team members

Participate in performance evaluations and help to develop expectations and performance goals for relevant case managers

Work with the Director of Case Management to develop training and accompanying materials and provide coaching and mentoring to assigned staff as needed

Prepare for depositions, conferences, and hearings, including compiling documents, assisting in preparing witness outlines, and managing logistical and technical details

Support trial preparation and execution by organizing and tracking exhibits, preparing legal documents and evidence for courtroom presentation, coordinating remote trial office logistics, liaising with vendors, and maintaining communication with courtroom personnel and other trial participants

Stay up to date on trends and developments in litigation support and eDiscovery, proactively identifying, evaluating, and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and compliance

Conduct legal research and draft various documents, including memoranda, correspondence, and case-related materials, as needed or directed by supervising attorneys

Participate in the recruitment process, including reviewing resumes, participating in interviews, and collaborating with the recruiting team to identify top talent aligned with organizational goals

Other special projects and administrative responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Litigation case-managementSupervisory experienceLegal researchMicrosoft OfficeWriting skillsCustomer service orientationMission orientationProblem-solvingAttention to detailTeamworkProject managementFlexibilityConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree

At least 7-8 years of litigation-support experience

Excellent writing, research, analytics, and problem-solving skills

Exceptional working knowledge of litigation case-management principles and common research tools

Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office

Clear and concise communication skills

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail

Dedicated self-starter who takes ownership of projects

Strong customer-service orientation and ability to work well within a team

Comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity

Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines

Flexibility to be available after hours to assist with case-management issues

Ability to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data

Enthusiastic and passionate about civil rights and public interest law

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by hire date

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred

At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a litigation-specific role at a law firm

Benefits

You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by your hire date to be eligible for starting in the role.

Hecker Fink LLP is committed to fostering a workplace in which individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated with respect, and given every opportunity to contribute, develop, lead, and reach their highest potential.

As an equal opportunity employer, it is the Firm’s policy to ensure all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion or religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status or civil partnership status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local civil rights law, ordinance or regulation.

Hecker Fink provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.