Mass Tort Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Juan (PR); Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm is seeking a highly experienced litigation attorney to manage high-volume mass tort dockets in a fully remote role. This position involves overseeing complex tort cases, coordinating with legal teams, and ensuring compliance with deadlines. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of product liability and environmental claims. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will be pivotal in driving case success and enhancing operational efficiency. If you're passionate about litigation and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Generous paid time off policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing complex litigation with a focus on mass tort dockets.
• Proficiency in product liability and environmental torts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee progress of mass tort dockets ensuring timely litigation stages.
• Coordinate with legal teams and maintain data integrity in case systems.

Skills

Multi-jurisdictional tort litigation

Strong written and verbal communication

Managing and training staff

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Case management software

Legal operations tools

Job description

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm based in San Juan, PR, is seeking a highly experienced litigation attorney to oversee and manage high-volume mass tort dockets. This position is structured as a fully remote role and focuses on monitoring complex tort cases from intake through resolution. The successful candidate will serve as a central liaison among legal teams, vendors, and firm leadership to ensure seamless coordination across active dockets involving pharmaceutical, product liability, and environmental claims.

Duties:

Track and oversee the progress of ongoing mass tort dockets, ensuring timely progression through various litigation stages

Provide regular status updates and analytical reports to firm leadership on case developments

Coordinate with legal teams and support staff across different locations to meet evolving case demands

Assist in designing and maintaining efficient case workflows, including medical records acquisition, vendor coordination, and interdepartmental processes

Serve as the primary point of contact between leadership and staff for litigation status and case education

Manage and maintain data integrity within case management systems, including input of client interactions, litigation stage tracking, and team assignments

Monitor and report on statute of limitations deadlines for active dockets to ensure compliance

Respond to client inquiries regarding case status and route specialized questions appropriately

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex litigation, with a focus on high-volume mass tort dockets

Demonstrated proficiency in product liability, pharmaceutical litigation, defective product claims, or environmental torts

Strong leadership and organizational skills for overseeing diverse case teams and workstreams

Experience working with case management software and legal operations tools

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

Active and valid license to practice law in Puerto Rico (PR State Bar admission required)

Skills:

Expertise in multi-jurisdictional tort litigation

Strong written and verbal communication for internal and external coordination

Ability to synthesize legal information and present it to both legal and non-legal stakeholders

Proficiency in managing and training staff on legal procedures and the litigation lifecycle

Meticulous attention to detail and deadline-driven workflow management

Job Location:

San Juan, PR (Remote Work Arrangement Available)

Generous paid time off policy

Company info

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