Lead Counsel, Mass Tort & Product Liability Settlements

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Active and in good standing with the state Bar or eligible to waive in.
• 8+ years of significant mass tort experience including litigation in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex product liability, mass tort settlements from negotiation to closure.
• Develop settlement structures and eligibility criteria.
• Draft, review, and finalize settlement-related documents; resolve claim disputes or appeals.
• Direct nurse paralegals and attorneys in reviewing and classifying claims; oversee data trends and claims administration.

Skills

Settlement negotiations

Team leadership

Contract drafting

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Case Manager Pro

Job description