Mass Tort Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Mass Tort Litigation Attorney in Huntsville, AL to manage complex litigation, draft pleadings, oversee discovery, and support trial preparation.

The role collaborates with paralegals and case managers to ensure court orders and firm standards are met; leadership in coordinated proceedings may be possible for high-performing attorneys.

Qualifications

• JD required.

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 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

Judgment

Independent work

Collaborative

MS Office

Litigation technology

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

CM/ECF

PACER

Westlaw

Litify

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mass Tort Litigation Attorney in Huntsville, AL. The attorney will manage various litigation responsibilities, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and supporting trial preparation. They will collaborate with paralegals and case managers to ensure compliance with court orders and firm standards. High-performing attorneys may be considered for leadership roles in coordinated proceedings.

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 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

• 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.