Personal Injury Legal Case Manager

Company Description

The Ward Law Group, recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for consecutive years, is where your work truly matters. We serve our community with compassion and excellence, empowering our employees to deliver real results for our clients.

We foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-accountability environment where each team member contributes to meaningful outcomes. Our culture values faith, accountability, leadership, loyalty, and service — to our clients, teammates, and community.

Join a firm where professional growth meets purpose and where every role contributes directly to life-changing client results.

Headquartered in Miami Lakes, with offices in Manhattan and Orlando, The Ward Law Group is expanding nationally, with upcoming locations in New Jersey and Texas.

Job Description

We are seeking a Personal Injury Case Manager to support our attorneys by managing a caseload of personal injury claims and acting as a key point of contact for clients. The Personal Injury Case Manager will guide clients through the claims process, collaborate closely with providers and insurance companies, negotiate settlement for case under authority supervisor and ensure cases move efficiently from intake through settlement or litigation. This role requires a detail-oriented and client-focused professional with deep knowledge of personal injury cases.

This is a full-time position on-site Monday - Friday at our office in Miami Lakes, FL.
Compensation: $21 - $25 per hour based on experience

Key Responsibilities

Client Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, guiding them through the claims process and ensuring they feel supported at each stage.
• Present and explain initial settlement offers to clients, providing recommendations on next steps.
• Educate clients about additional medical treatments (e.g., injections, surgeries, TBI treatment) and legal procedures, such as filing lawsuits.
• Maintain bi-weekly proactive communication with clients and ensure all inquiries are addressed within 24 hours.

Case Management & Documentation:

• Manage the full lifecycle of personal injury cases, including intake, negotiations, resolution, and post-settlement tasks.
• Accurately maintain and update client files, records, and case notes in Litify to ensure seamless case progression.
• Track and log demands, offers, and client authority, ensuring proper documentation throughout the negotiation process.
• Ensure timely case resolutions while prioritizing client satisfaction and attention to detail.

Insurance & Provider Coordination:

• Follow up with insurance companies to obtain timely responses to settlement demands and negotiate under attorney supervision.
• Verify insurance coverage details (UM, PIP, BI) and request necessary documents from insurers.
• Communicate with medical providers to gather treatment estimates, lien information, and outstanding balances.
• Coordinate with providers and attorneys to support mediation and case settlement processes.

Operational Support:

• Prepare mediation summaries, global settlement documents, and related case materials.
• Conduct weekly audits to ensure all case files are current and compliant.
• Draft and file lawsuits or dismissals under attorney guidance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review surgical case files and related documentation prior to client procedures.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Bodily Injury Claims process, including insurance and medical provider coordination.
• Proficiency in Litify or similar legal case management systems.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused environment.

Additional Information

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

The Ward Law Group is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at The Ward Law Group via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from The Ward Law Group HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of The Ward Law Group. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by The Ward Law Group as a result of the referral or through other means.