Mass Tort Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Mass Tort Litigation Attorney to join our Burlington, VT team. The attorney will manage a range of litigation tasks, including drafting pleadings, overseeing discovery, and assisting trial preparation.

Collaborate with paralegals and case managers to ensure compliance with court orders and firm standards, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to strategy for complex cases.

Qualifications

• JD degree required.
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute litigation strategy for mass tort matters.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings and substantive motions.
• Ensure compliance with case management and scheduling orders.
• Monitor and implement developments in MDL/coordinated proceedings.
• Provide direction to paralegals and case managers on litigation tasks.
• Identify and develop liability and damages proof.
• Assess and recommend appropriate venue and jurisdiction for filing.
• Support settlement and resolution efforts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Civil procedure knowledge

Independent work

Team collaboration

Litigation tech

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Tools

CM/ECF

PACER

Westlaw

Litify

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mass Tort Litigation Attorney to join their team in Burlington, VT. The attorney will manage various litigation responsibilities, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and supporting trial preparation. This role involves collaboration with paralegals and case managers to ensure compliance with court orders and firm standards.

Duties

• Develop and execute litigation strategy for mass tort matters.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings and substantive motions.
• Ensure compliance with case management and scheduling orders.
• Monitor and implement developments in MDL/coordinated proceedings.
• Provide direction to paralegals and case managers on litigation tasks.
• Identify and develop liability and damages proof.
• Assess and recommend appropriate venue and jurisdiction for filing.
• Support settlement and resolution efforts.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of state and federal civil procedure.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation technology/tools.

Education

• JD required.

Certifications

• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar required.

Skills

• Experience with complex litigation preferred.
• Experience mentoring and supervising others preferred.
• Experience using CM/ECF, PACER, Westlaw, and Litify.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.