Case Manager

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Case Manager to join our legal team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the efficient management of civil cases from intake to resolution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil litigation, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and court personnel. This is a Hybrid position that does require you to come into the office while having some flexibilty after 90 days to be partially at home. If you are a proactive and organized hard worker, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

Case Management & Calendaring

• Handle a docket of civil litigation matters from intake through resolution
  
  
• Track all court deadlines and appearances; maintain comprehensive case calendars
  
  

Drafting, Discovery & Filing

• Draft, review, and e-file pleadings, motions, answers, and discovery responses
  
  
• Prepare and serve discovery requests; compile and analyze incoming discovery
  
  
• Generate correspondence, invoices, spreadsheets, and case reports as needed
  
  

Client & Court Liaison

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients—provide updates, gather information, and set expectations
  
  
• Coordinate court appearances, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings with opposing counsel and clerks
  
  

Research & Trial Support

• Conduct preliminary legal and factual research to support case strategy
  
  
• Organize exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders; assist attorneys during hearings or trial prep
  
  

What You’ll Bring:

Required

• One of the following:
  
  
  • Certified Paralegal (NALA) — CP or ACP
    
    
  • Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited institution
    
    
  • Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP)
    
    
  • or 3+ years’ paralegal experience in civil litigation
    
    
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Weslaw (or comparable legal research platform)
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, and tight deadline management
  
  
• Residence within 50 miles of Lakeland, FL and ability to be on-site as needed.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in a high-volume litigation practice
  
  
• Familiarity with e-filing systems across Florida jurisdictions
  
  
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language)
  
  

Benfits:

• Collaborative team environment with direct attorney mentorship
• Hybrid work model after onboarding (two in-office days per month)
• Ongoing training and clear growth paths within the firm
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay with regular performance reviews and salary-increase discussions

Ready to Apply?

If you are proactive, organized, and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Email your résumé and a brief cover letter to gina@raklawfirm.com with the subject line “Case Manager– [Your Name].”

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