Senior Litigation Case Manager – Personal Injury
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Law/Legal
Legal Secretary, Legal Counsel, Litigation, Legal Assistant
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West Coast Trial Lawyers is a top‑ranked personal injury firm recognized for our aggressive litigation approach, elite trial experience, and hands‑on client advocacy. With over $1.6 billion recovered for our clients, our attorneys bring exceptional backgrounds from top law schools and some of the largest, most respected firms in the nation.
We’re seeking a Senior Litigation Case Manager with at least 5 years of experience in personal injury litigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation from case inception through trial and must be proficient in drafting and propounding discovery.
Responsibilities- Independently manage a high‑volume personal injury caseload from pre‑litigation through trial and post‑trial wrap‑up
- Maintain organized case files with accurate documentation of all communications, filings, and case activity
- File legal documents in county and federal courts (including e‑filing)
- Manage attorney calendars and ensure compliance with deadlines under the CCP and local court rules
- Interview and train new team members to align with firm standards and expectations
- Serve as the primary point of contact between clients and supervising attorneys
- Coordinate communication with opposing counsel, experts, court staff, and other parties
- Draft complaints, answers, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, deposition notices, and trial documents
- Prepare and track discovery, subpoenas, and deposition notices
- Assist in expert witness retention and case coordination
- Organize and maintain trial binders (digital and hard copy)
- Prepare exhibit lists, deposition summaries, witness files, and jury instructions
- Ensure attorneys are fully equipped for trial
- Coordinate courtroom logistics and material transport
- Assist attorneys during trial (exhibit handling, witness prep, on‑the‑spot case support)
- Monitor court filings and deadlines during trial
- 5+ years of litigation experience, specifically in personal injury
- Prior trial experience is required
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with legal teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
From $30.00/hr
BenefitsWest Coast Trial Lawyers offers health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Seniority LevelMid‑Senior level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionOther
IndustriesLaw Practice
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