What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Management Specialist position at Javitch Block?
Our premier firm helps clients resolve their business disputes in an efficient, streamlined, and cost-effective manner. Over many decades of experience, the partners and professional staff of JB have become known for a unique combination of corporate sophistication, coupled with a genuine approachability.
This integral position in the firm is responsible for receiving and processing mail, faxes and emails from consumers, consumer’s attorneys or debt settlement companies, third parties and the courts.
Essential Duties:
- Determines if mail should be routed to a collector or an attorney.
- Summarizes contents of mail into case management system
- Prioritize mail based on deadlines
- Assign files to attorneys based on file type, client requirements and jurisdiction.
- Coordinates appropriate follow up reviews for attorneys
- Adds and updates the docket of court appearances
- Handle incoming faxes and emails and directs to the proper personnel
- Contact courts when necessary to obtain information
- Processes document requests to courts to obtain copies of pleadings.
- Answer court call phone line.
- Back up for front desk receptionist as needed
Education/Training/Experience
- High School Diploma required
- Law firm or legal assistant experience preferred
- Notary preferred but can be obtained post-employment
Javitch Block offers a comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, paid vacation/personal time, 401(k) profit sharing, life insurance, and short and long-term disability.
You can learn more about Javitch Block LLC at www.jbllc.com
JB is a Cleveland-based law firm with additional offices in Fairlawn and Cincinnati, Ohio; Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, West Virginia and Tennessee. Our clients include taxing authorities, banks, credit unions, savings and loans, finance companies, department stores, credit card companies, medical organizations, landlords, commercial businesses, collection agencies, insurance companies, education facilities, utility companies, law firms, manufacturers, oil companies.