Assistant Attorney Manager - Case Development Intake at Thomas J Henry Law, PLLC

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Management, Case Development, Legal Issue Analysis, Intake Process, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Compliance Monitoring, Client Sign-Up Process, Case Assignment, Medical Development, Ethical Obligations, Problem Solving, Leadership, Communication, Customer Service, Litigation

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Summary/Objective This position assists in managing a team of attorneys and additional support staff in their performance of: evaluation of potential matters, intake of new clients, opening new files, assignment of files, development of assigned matters, analysis of legal issues individual to each case, initial litigation, and direction of those in supervisory positions in performance management and leadership of their individual staff. Must be able to motivate and energize attorneys to generate the best results for our clients and organization. Must employ important and powerful strategic tools as this position directs behaviors of attorneys and staff in their charge to include decisions to outcomes and tasks. Determine strategies and responsibilities to include specific tasks that must result in a positive impact for the firm. Train and hold people accountable for achieving goals and progress to adding more responsibilities. Essential Functions * Oversee firm’s policies to promote and protect the company's matters * Oversee delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish goals, strategies and priorities, while monitoring internal audit and compliance programs * Assist Attorney Manager in overseeing and coordinating the Client Sign-Up Process * Assist Attorney Manager with case assignments * Evaluate and escalate serious cases for Management review * Compliance review: Ensure compliance with SOLs, client calls returned, conflicts checking and internal metrics, and court deadlines met. * Ensure all medical development and case development occurs timely * Manage a team of attorneys and other members of the department ensuring ethical and legal obligations of all staff members and consult with Attorney Manager as needed. * Review files and analysis of legal issues and evaluate for proper transfer * Able to assist with escalated client issue resolution (Calls/In-person) * Available for overflow of on-call in office/after-hours potential new matters * Train and develop talent for staff assigned to department; provide employee reviews and create retention initiatives. * Utilize Advologix Dashboards Review for potential new matters, attorney performance and etc. * Other duties as assigned from Attorney Manager * Management Meeting Review; weekly review PowerPoint generation, dashboard review, report analysis * Weekly Group Meeting; weekly review PowerPoint generation, dashboard review, report analysis, identification of top performers * Ensure 100% compliance on grade cards * Review goals alignment and attorney dashboard creation in Advologix * Expense review and approval Competencies * Must be able to efficiently and properly evaluate personal injury cases * Must be able to manage and direct appropriate case development and medical development consistent with property damage, liability issues, coverage amounts, and injuries. * Possess strong initiative for problem solving * Excellent management and leadership skills * Must be approachable and have the ability to communicate with employees with professionalism * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; researching/problem-solving skill * Strong customer service skills * High energy motivator Preferred Education and Experience * Litigation experience and exposure preferred * Prior positions of litigation attorney, briefing and research attorney, or compliance attorney preferred * Results-driven * Excellent writing skills * Have strong commitment to client service * Must have valid TX driver license and good driving record Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Works under moderate supervision. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Standard work week is Monday through Friday. Afterhours work may be necessary from time to time. Travel Travel maybe required. EEO Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #IND-HP

Responsibilities

This role involves assisting in managing a team of attorneys and support staff, overseeing case development, intake, file assignment, and analysis of legal issues for assigned matters. The position requires directing staff behavior, determining strategies, and ensuring positive outcomes for the firm while training and holding personnel accountable for achieving goals.