What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - Defense position at MICHAEL R JEFFCOAT ATTORNEY AT LAW?
The Jeffcoat Firm is committed to helping everyday people in crisis, and CEO Michael Jeffcoat’s mission is to provide unmatched legal services to people in South Carolina. The employees of The Jeffcoat Firm are ambitious, resilient, self-starters with a passionfor taking excellent care of clients and each other.
As a Defense Case Manager you will guide clients through the Criminal Defense case process, including communicating with the Courts, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement. The Criminal Defense Legal Assistant will be a primary point of contact for the client. The work is fast-paced and collaborative, working alongside Criminal Defense Attorneys, and Case Managers.
What you’ll be doing:
- Managing attorney calendar, court appointments, client meetings, and answering phone calls.
- Assisting in the preparation of motions, discovery requests, and affidavits.
- Answering client questions about their case.
- Drafting correspondence, and legal documents.
- Maintaining case files and updating case management software.
- Responsible for correctly documenting activity in case files.
- Conducting client intake interviews and obtaining relevant information
- Coordinating with clients, court staff, law enforcement, and solicitors.
- Assisting with trial preparation, including organizing discovery and files.
- Attends required morning and monthly meetings.
- Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Who you are:
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in Criminal Defense and/or Criminal Court experience.
- Familiarity with state and federal court procedures and rules preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to multi-task, and work both within a team and independently.
Why you’ll love it here:
- Compensation Range: $
- Work-Life Balance: We recognize the importance of downtime and limit overtime to a maximum of 5 hours per week.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Take advantage of parental leave & a 401k plan with an employer contribution.
- Paid Time Off: Recharge with our generous vacation policy, including 12 paid holidays.
- Volunteer Time Off: Our Firm believes in making our community a better place and paying all successes forward.
- Career Growth: We provide supportive leadership, expect accountability and transparency, and focus on outreach.
Requirements:
- Hours: 8:30AM—5:30PM Monday – Friday
- Location: Full-time in office
The Jeffcoat Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Talent Acquisitions at hiring@thejeffcoatfirm.com.
