Job Title: Legal Case Manager - VA Disability Claims
Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Case Manager will work in the Veterans Affairs (VA) section of a law firm, directly collaborating with an attorney on Veterans’ Disability cases. The role requires effective management of a high-volume caseload and involves numerous responsibilities. These include assisting the attorney with preparing legal documents, performing advanced computing tasks within the firm's case management system, and maintaining daily contact with attorneys, clients, staff, and management. Additional duties include scheduling conferences, managing the attorney's calendar, and processing incoming/computerized mail. The position demands a high level of attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates are preferred to have a college degree, either a two-year or four-year degree, or possess a comparable work history in the legal or medical field. The position offers training, and individuals with experience in the legal field, medical field, social services, professional writing, or claims/case management have been successful in this role. Additionally, the firm values candidates who demonstrate a passion for helping others and a drive for lifelong learning. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are considered a plus.
Salary Information:
The starting salary for the Legal Case Manager position is based on experience and level of expertise, ranging from $36,000 to $40,000 per year.
Benefits:
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package after 90 days of employment, which includes:
- Health insurance with 85% of individual employee premiums paid
- Dental insurance with 85% of individual employee premiums paid
- Medical and dental insurance family plans with 60% of total premium paid, including coverage for spouse and children
- Vision insurance with 50% of individual employee premium paid
- Long Term Disability Insurance with 50% of premium paid
- A $50,000 free life insurance policy
- 401(k) plan with the firm matching employee deposits up to 3 or 4% of their base salary and bonuses, depending on the employee's contribution amount
Paid Time Off (PTO) is structured as follows:
- 90 Days up to one year: Up to hours through progression
- Two to three years: hours
- Four to nine years: hours
- Ten years or more: hours
Additionally, the firm provides 9 paid holidays.
Job Type: Full-time, with working hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Fridays. The position operates as a hybrid role, combining remote work with work from the office in Orlando, FL.
