Mass Tort Settlement Paralegal

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Morristown, NJ seeks an experienced litigation settlement Paralegal to support mass tort settlement workflows and claims administration.

3+ years of paralegal experience in settlements, MDL, and familiarity with Case Manager Pro and AI tools is preferred. You will coordinate with attorneys, clients, settlement administrators, and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
• 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal with prior settlement or claims administration experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and manage settlement-related documents, internal case management and document review databases.
• Assist with intake, review, evaluation, management and organization of claims information using firm-approved technologies, including Microsoft Excel and matter management systems.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and team members to ensure timely progress of settlement workflows and completion of documentation.
• Conduct settlement-related legal research and draft correspondence or reports as needed.
• Perform FDA reporting or MMSEA reporting in accordance with client guidelines.
• Provide attorneys and clients with regular updates on case statistics and the status of settlements and payments.
• Review and analysis of individual settlement agreements and supporting documentation for compliance and accuracy. Coordinate payment requests and assist with settlement disbursement procedures.
• Maintain accurate case information and update claims database and internal settlement case management system based on same.
• Draft and review any necessary court documents for filing in various jurisdictions.
• Communicate directly with opposing counsel and clients.
• Assist with preparation of claim assessments to aid in processing and review of claim submissions.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and procedures, client guidelines, and applicable legal and ethical requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mass tort administration

Case management

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability to new technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Case Manager Pro

Pattern

Harvey AI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Morristown, NJ seeks an experienced litigation settlement Paralegal to support mass tort settlement workflows and claims administration.

3+ years of paralegal experience in settlements, MDL, and familiarity with Case Manager Pro and AI tools is preferred. You will coordinate with attorneys, clients, settlement administrators, and vendors in a fast-paced environment.