Manager, Legal – Claims & Litigation

Aprio

. Drive consistent, compliant claim resolution across multiple practice groups .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,000 - $186,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in claims management, litigation procedures, and regulatory compliance, with strong research and analytical skills. Proficient in managing multiple concurrent matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Paralegal CertificationClaims ManagementLitigation ProceduresLegal Database SoftwareMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Claims Management ProcessesLegal ResearchCase SummarizationDrafting Legal DocumentsRegulatory ComplianceMatter ManagementLitigation HoldsEvidence CollectionAnalytical SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

LegiswayMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificationAssociate's Degree in Paralegal Studies

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesCorporate LegalRisk ManagementInsurance ReportingThird-Party Subpoena Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive consistent, compliant claim resolution across multiple practice groups
Engage outside counsel and ensure partners are appropriately involved in the claims process
Log and maintain matters in Legisway
Manage matter-management calls and coordinate stakeholder communications
Report claims to insurance carriers and provide status updates
Schedule open-matter status calls with Chief Risk Officers
Maintain claims reports, track spending, and update leadership
Identify recurring client-issue risks and escalate them to the Chief Risk Officer
Manage litigation from intake through resolution
Ensure compliance with regulations, statutory filing requirements, privacy laws, and internal controls
Track and address client-service issues across practice groups
Issue and manage litigation holds with in-house and outside counsel
Summarize cases and prepare reports for attorneys
Research and investigate facts relevant to claims and legal matters
Communicate with internal clients while maintaining confidentiality
Serve as a point of contact for claims-related inquiries and updates
Organize, index, and archive case documents
Draft settlement and release agreements, litigation hold notices, records-release authorizations, and responses under IRS Code 7216
Assist with the firm's third-party subpoena process
Coordinate data collection and preservation with IT and service lines
Handle interrogatories, requests for production, and subpoenas, coordinating evidence collection, review, and production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certification or associate's degree in paralegal studies (bachelor's degree preferred)
5–7 years of experience in a paralegal role, preferably in a professional services, corporate legal, or risk management environment
Investigative mindset with strong research and analytical skills
Working knowledge of legal database software, including matter management platforms such as Legisway
Knowledge of litigation procedures, claims management processes, and regulatory compliance requirements
Experience preparing legal reports, case summaries, and legal memoranda
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ability to manage multiple concurrent matters across practice groups independently
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Familiarity with insurance reporting processes and third-party subpoena procedures is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Competitive compensation
Professional growth opportunities
Continuous learning and advancement opportunities
Flexible work environment supporting work/life balance