Single Event Claims Manager

Trustpoint is excited to partner with a growing legal services organization in its search for a Single Event Claims Manager to join its Newark, NJ office. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an experienced legal professional with a strong background in personal injury, medical malpractice, or insurance defense who enjoys managing cases from intake through resolution while serving as a trusted resource for claimants and legal stakeholders. This is a fully onsite position offering outstanding bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to play a key role within a collaborative and technology-driven legal team.

Location: Newark, NJ (Fully Onsite)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000, depending on experience, plus an annual incentive bonus opportunity of up to $25,000, paid quarterly based on performance

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of single-event injury matters from intake through settlement and/or trial.
• Conduct claimant interviews and ongoing follow-up regarding personal injury, catastrophic injury, nursing home abuse, and other injury-related claims.
• Coordinate investigations throughout all stages of the case, including intake, pre-litigation, litigation, and trial preparation.
• Obtain, organize, and track medical records and other case-related documentation.
• Review and annotate medical records in accordance with established procedures.
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, interrogatories, correspondence, and other litigation-related documents.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for claimants, insurance adjusters, defense counsel, medical providers, court personnel, and other outside parties.
• Schedule appointments, manage calendars, and maintain accurate case notes and documentation.
• Keep claimants informed throughout the life of the case while ensuring matters continue progressing efficiently.
• Communicate case developments and recommendations to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve case management processes and contribute to workflow enhancements.
• Perform additional case management responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree preferred.
• Significant experience supporting Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Insurance Defense, or a related litigation practice.
• Experience managing cases from inception through settlement and/or trial.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, claimant communication, and case management best practices.
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery documents, and other litigation materials.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with legal case management software, e-filing platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual incentive bonus opportunity of up to $25,000, paid quarterly
• Monthly parking or public transit contribution
• Complimentary coffee, soft drinks, and snacks
• Modern office located adjacent to Newark Penn Station
• Collaborative, technology-enabled work environment with dual-monitor workstations

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