Mass Tort Attorney

Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC is seeking a Mass Tort Attorney with 2–3 years of litigation experience to represent individuals injured by corporate negligence, defective drugs and medical devices.

You will manage complex cases, including class actions and MDLs, from intake through resolution, as part of a collaborative, fast-paced team. The role supports remote, hybrid or on-site work with occasional travel for depositions and hearings.

Qualifications

• JD and active Alabama bar license in good standing
• 2–3 years of mass torts, class actions or MDLs
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Comfort interpreting medical records, scientific data and technical reports
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure
• Proficiency with legal technology and case management software
• Client-focused, collaborative, problem-solving mindset

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and investigate claims involving medical injuries, pharmaceuticals and medical devices
• Build case strategy, review medical records and assess liability
• Manage a docket of complex cases in state and federal court
• Draft pleadings, motions and discovery, and take and defend depositions
• Appear at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences and trials, including bellwether trials, class certification and Daubert hearings
• Keep clients informed and supported throughout the process
• Partner with paralegals, investigators, co-counsel and outside experts
• Stay current on pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer protection law, including JPML coordination

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Advocacy

Medical records interpretation

Deadline management

Case management software

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (AL)

Tools

Case management software

Legal research databases

Job description

We're hiring: Mass Tort Attorney | Birmingham, AL (Remote, Hybrid or On-Site)

Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC is looking for a Mass Tort Attorney with 2–3 years of litigation experience to help represent people injured by corporate negligence, defective drugs and medical devices.

You'll manage complex cases, including class actions and MDLs, from intake through resolution, as part of a collaborative, fast-paced team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Evaluate and investigate claims involving medical injuries, pharmaceuticals and medical devices
• Build case strategy, review medical records and assess liability
• Manage a docket of complex cases in state and federal court
• Draft pleadings, motions and discovery, and take and defend depositions
• Appear at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences and trials, including bellwether trials, class certification and Daubert hearings
• Keep clients informed and supported throughout the process
• Partner with paralegals, investigators, co-counsel and outside experts
• Stay current on pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer protection law, including JPML coordination

WHAT YOU BRING

• JD and an active bar license in good standing (Alabama, or eligible for admission)
• 2–3 years of experience in mass torts, class actions or MDLs
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Comfort interpreting medical records, scientific data and technical reports
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure
• Proficiency with legal technology and case management software
• A client-focused, collaborative, problem-solving mindset

THE ROLE

Full-time, with additional hours during critical litigation phases. Remote, hybrid or on-site, with occasional travel for depositions, court and client meetings.

WHY HGD

• 20 years of practice, with attorneys who bring a combined 441 years of legal experience
• Recognized by Best Lawyers across 11 practice areas
• 4.9 stars across more than 900 Google reviews
• A team of 14 attorneys and about 30 support staff, with real room to grow in an established mass tort and class action practice