Case Manager
Greene Espel PLLP is a top-notch litigation boutique located in downtown Minneapolis, offering an opportunity for a Case Manager. The successful candidate will manage legal documents, assist in case support, and handle calendar management while contributing to the efficient operation of the law firm.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and e-filing of pleadings, motions, and other legal documents in state, federal, and appellate courts
- Learn and master court rules regarding format, specific requirements, service, and electronic filing programs in state/federal court
- Draft and send client correspondence, memos, and other supporting documents
- Organize and maintain digital filing system for easy document retrieval
- Update and manage legal databases with case information and relevant documentation
- Prepare shell templates in accordance with court requirements
- Assist in legal research by both gathering and inputting information into and from legal databases
- Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals on case-related tasks
- Assist in the collection, organization, and production of discovery materials
- Help organize deposition and trial exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders
- Learn and stay up to date on various litigation software
- Schedule appointments, meetings, depositions, and court dates
- Log and track attorney admissions, licenses, CLE credits, and registrations
- Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence professionally and promptly
- Assist with client and attorney monthly billing processes
- Process client and attorney expenses and invoices
Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to carefully and completely execute various tasks under pressure of multiple deadlines
- Enthusiasm, responsiveness, and focus on excellent performance
- Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on mutual respect, trust, and team collaboration
- Relentless attention to detail, deadlines, and comfortability with setting cheerful reminders
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools
- Ability to successfully manage one's own reminder schedule to complete tasks for multiple attorneys and paralegals
Benefits
- Life and disability insurance
- MN Paid Family Medical Leave insurance
- Paid parking or MetroPass
- Medical insurance (we pay 85% of single coverage)
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay policies
- 401k match and profit sharing upon eligibility
- Exposure to various legal tasks and opportunities for professional growth
- Ongoing training and mentorship to enhance administrative and paralegal skills
- Flexible hybrid work after initial training period (Some in-office work is required)
- Plus many other voluntary benefits
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