Case Processing Manager - Legal Career Growth Texas in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This Case Processing Manager role at Sneed & Mitchell offers entry into the legal services and personal injury industry — a resilient, high-demand sector. At $18–$20/hr, the compensation sits at or slightly below the median for legal support roles in Texas (typically $19–$24/hr for experienced legal assistants), making it more suitable as a career entry point than a senior position.
Skills you'll develop:
- Insurance claims negotiation and case lifecycle management
- Client relationship management in a high-stakes legal environment
- Multi-system workflow navigation and performance reporting
- Inbound/outbound call handling and intake processes
Green flags: Exposure to both client-facing and operational sides of a law firm is valuable. The role touches negotiation, reporting, and case strategy — skills that translate well to paralegal, case manager, or legal operations roles.
Yellow flags: The title "Manager" may be aspirational given the entry-level pay range. Responsibilities skew toward coordinator/specialist duties. Limited mention of PTO, health benefits, or growth pathways. The job description contains some repeated sections, which may indicate a fast-scaling or lean operations team.
Overall, this is a solid stepping stone for candidates building a legal career, particularly those targeting personal injury law firms, insurance adjusting, or legal operations management within 2–4 years.
Summary
The Case Processing Manager will work closely with leadership and insurance carriers to aid in resolving cases. This individual will be responsible for providing critical support to new clients and ensuring they are properly cared for throughout the process. The individual will also assist in developing and negotiating on behalf of the clients to help ensure an optimal return.
Position starts at $18.00–$20.00 per hour. This is a full-time position.
About Sneed & Mitchell
At Sneed & Mitchell, the work we do matters. We care immensely about our clients, and providing unmatched care and attentiveness is our priority. For thousands of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations, and dangerous products. From attorneys to client support staff, and creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for our clients.
Responsibilities
- Aid in client onboarding and work to continuously increase the level of care provided during the life of their cases
- Assist in client communications to ensure a seamless process
- Work closely with management to determine the anticipated value of client claims
- Help resolve filed cases and communicate closely with clients throughout the process
- Update reports that reflect overall performance and regularly report the team's performance to management
- Resolve client issues in a professional manner
- Schedule appointments for investigators
- Accept inbound calls and place outbound calls
- Obtain signed retainers via email or text following free consultations where eligibility is confirmed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients
- Comfortable adapting in an ever-changing environment and handling multiple priorities
- Excellent oral communication with an outgoing personality
- Able to multitask and learn quickly
- Must thrive in a team environment
- Reliable and dependable
- Excellent comprehension and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to type at least 50 WPM with excellent writing skills while navigating multiple software applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sneed & Mitchell provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
E-Verify
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