Join Our Team as a Pre-Litigation Case Manager

We are looking for just the right person to join our team as a Pre-Litigation Case Manager. [Make sure you read to the end!]

We are not your average law firm; this is no average job description.

We want people who love people and want to work specifically for our firm. We know the application process is more involved than most, but it is because we are looking for folks looking for a long-term home and even ones who believe Varghese Summersett is their “end game.”

To be considered for this position, you must follow the instructions on this page to the letter.

We pride ourselves on delivering white glove service to our clients. This includes making sure they get the treatment they need, providing a high level of communication on a regular basis, tracking the client’s treatment progress, and answering any questions our clients may have.

We are looking for someone who can effectively manage a caseload of 50 cases. In this role, you will also request and review medical bills, draft demand letters, and accurately update records in our case management system.

You might be a good fit for this role if you:

• Are a motivated self-starter;
• Enjoy helping people through the most difficult times in their lives;
• Genuinely care about helping others;
• Are great at multi-tasking and don’t mind being pulled in a lot of different directions;
• Can handle a busy workload;
• Are detail-oriented and care about having a superior work product.

Bonus points if you:

• Speak Spanish fluently.

This job could be a great fit if you’re looking to grow your career over time while changing lives.

Our Case Managers have an important role in our personal injury practice, as they are responsible for the crucial pre-litigation phase of each case. They don’t just process paperwork though – their focus is on building strong relationships with clients and other legal professionals involved to ensure successful outcomes from settlement through resolution.

This position pays between $45,000 – $60,500 per year. Exceptional experienced candidates may be offered more.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Personal Injury Law: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in personal injury law, with an emphasis on pre-litigation case management. Experience handling cases such as auto accidents, wrongful death, and premises liability is preferred.
• Legal Knowledge: Proficiency in understanding legal processes, case management systems, and relevant legal documentation. Familiarity with statutes of limitations, medical records, and lien negotiations.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, medical providers, and other legal professionals.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities, including the capacity to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and tasks concurrently.
• Analytical Skills: Sharp analytical skills to review case details, identify key issues, and contribute to developing case strategies.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in managing and documenting case files, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Proficient in identifying and resolving issues that may arise during the management of pre-litigation cases.
• Medical Knowledge: Understanding of medical records and terminology, with the ability to analyze, summarize, and interpret medical documents effectively.
• Client-Focused: A commitment to providing compassionate and ethical support to clients throughout their case journey.

Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Oversee all aspects of pre-litigation personal injury cases from initiation to settlement, ensuring thorough and efficient case handling.
• Client Communication: Maintain consistent and clear communication with clients, providing regular updates on case progress and addressing any concerns or inquiries.
• Document Preparation: Assist in drafting, revising, and finalizing legal documents, including demand letters, medical summaries, and settlement documents, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Evidence Compilation: Lead the collection and organization of evidence, medical records, and other relevant documents necessary to build strong cases.
• Lien Negotiation: Engage in negotiations with lienholders to secure favorable resolutions, minimizing the impact on client settlements.
• Medical Treatment Coordination: Coordinate and oversee the scheduling and follow-up of client medical treatments, ensuring comprehensive care and documentation.
• Deadline Management: Implement a robust tracking system to monitor deadlines, ensuring all filing and response deadlines are met promptly.
• Attorney Support: Provide comprehensive support to attorneys in case preparation, strategy development, and client advocacy.
• File Organization: Develop and maintain an organized system for case files, ensuring easy access to information and efficient workflow management.
• Property Damage Claims: Manage and resolve property damage claims, working to secure fair outcomes for clients.
• Case Progress Monitoring: Continuously monitor the progress of cases, proactively addressing any issues that arise and ensuring smooth transitions between case stages.

This role is ideal for a dedicated professional looking to make a long-term commitment, with opportunities for growth and professional development within our firm.

About the Firm:

Varghese Summersett is a fast-growing law firm with a supportive and fun-loving team. If you want to work in an environment where you can learn and grow, support an expanding business, and build a healthy culture, here is what you need to know to apply:

• We were listed in the Top 10% of the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies.
• We have been named a Best Place to Work in Fort Worth.
• We were named the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents.

If you’re looking for boring and easy, you won’t find that here. We put our best foot forward, all the time. We believe being great means taking care of our clients like we would a family member. That in turn takes a lot of hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance.

If you want to join the ranks of a law firm that’s changing the way things are done, and growing at an unprecedented pace, reach out. To be considered you must send a cover letter that includes a paragraph about a book you recently read along with your resume to benson at versustexas.com.

We want you here in this position if:

1. You love people. We help them during the toughest times of their lives, and we provide a level of service that goes beyond anything in our industry. We call this connecting with compassion (and there’s our fourth core value, if you’re counting).
2. You are tech-savvy. We leverage technology to enhance the client journey. New tools and new processes mean you have to be able to adapt as technology changes to stay on the cutting edge of the level of service we provide our clients.
3. You must be drama-free. We have cultivated a drama-free workplace. We are big believers in being accountable to ourselves and taking responsibility for the things we can change.
4. You love working hard and being rewarded for it. Our goal is to nurture the best of the best. You’ll hear us say we want to be end game for our people – the place they come and stay because they couldn’t imagine working anywhere else.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• 14 days Paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• 5 days Work From Home
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Pet Adoption Leave

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person in Fort Worth