Mass Tort Settlement Paralegal | High-Volume Case Manager

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Philadelphia seeks an experienced litigation settlement Paralegal to support a product liability and mass torts resolution team. The role manages settlement processes, liaises with clients, settlement administrators, opposing counsel, and vendors, and ensures compliance with court requirements and client guidelines.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a litigation paralegal, experience with high-volume settlements, and proficiency with Case Manager Pro, Excel, and Word.

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 (Harvey), and Excel/Word proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and manage settlement-related documents and case records.
• Assist with intake, review, evaluation, and organization of claims information using firm-approved technologies.
• Collaborate with attorneys to ensure timely progress of settlement workflows.
• Conduct settlement-related legal research and draft correspondence or reports.
• Coordinate payment requests and assist with settlement disbursement procedures.
• Maintain accurate case information in the claims database and internal systems.
• Draft and review court documents for filing in various jurisdictions.
• Communicate directly with opposing counsel and clients.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and client guidelines.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Case management

High-volume settlements

Communication skills

Adaptability to new technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Case Manager Pro

Harvey AI tools

Pattern AI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Philadelphia seeks an experienced litigation settlement Paralegal to support a product liability and mass torts resolution team. The role manages settlement processes, liaises with clients, settlement administrators, opposing counsel, and vendors, and ensures compliance with court requirements and client guidelines.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a litigation paralegal, experience with high-volume settlements, and proficiency with Case Manager Pro, Excel, and Word.