Mass Tort Settlement Paralegal

Barnes-&-Thornburg-LL

Morristown (NJ)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks an experienced litigation settlement paralegal to support our product liability and mass torts resolution team. You will manage settlement workflows, coordinate claim data, and liaise with clients, settlement administrators, opposing counsel, and vendors to ensure timely, accurate disbursements.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in litigation, MDL or mass tort settlements, and proficiency with Case Manager Pro, Excel, and AI tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal with settlement or claims administration.
Experience with mass tort or multidistrict litigation (MDL), complex litigation, or high-volume settlement administration.
Familiarity with medical records, lien resolution, and Medicare reporting requirements.
Familiarity with matter management systems, AI tools (e.g., Harvey), and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability and willingness to adapt to and learn new technology, including AI-assisted platforms (Pattern and/or Case Manager Pro experience a plus).
Excellent organization, detail orientation, and time management skills.
Strong communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Proven track record of managing high-volume data, tracking deadlines, and supporting multiple cases or projects at once.
Demonstrated ability to handle and manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced, high-performing team.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage settlement-related documents and data‑bases.
Assist intake, review, and organization of claims information using approved technologies.
Collaborate with attorneys to progress settlement workflows.
Draft correspondence and reports; perform legal research as needed.
Coordinate payments and settlements; ensure compliance with guidelines.
Maintain accurate case information and update databases.
Prepare court documents for filing; communicate with opposing counsel and clients.
Support claim assessments and processing.
Work independently and in a fast-paced team; handle confidential data.