Mass Tort Settlement Paralegal — High-Volume Claims

Barnes-&-Thornburg-LL

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg seeks an experienced litigation settlement paralegal to support a mass torts resolution team in Dallas. The role handles settlement documents, data management, and coordination with clients, insurers, and vendors.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate and 3+ years in litigation, with MDL or high-volume settlements preferred, plus proficiency in Excel, Word, Case Manager Pro, and familiarity with AI tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal with prior settlement or claims administration experience, preferably in products liability and/or drug, device and consumer products.
Experience with mass tort or multidistrict litigation (MDL), complex litigation, or high-volume settlement administration.
Extensive experience providing legal and operational support for large-scale settlements involving thousands of claimants and familiarity with claims 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 to adapt to new technology including AI-assisted platforms (Pattern and/or Case Manager Pro 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 and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepare, organize, and manage settlement-related documents and track stages of mass tort claims administration.
Assist with intake, review, evaluation, management and organization of claims information using approved technologies (e.g., Case Manager Pro).
Collaborate with attorneys to ensure timely progress of settlement workflows and documentation.
Conduct settlement-related legal research and draft correspondence or reports.
Perform FDA or MMSEA reporting in accordance with client guidelines.
Provide updates on case statistics and settlement status to attorneys and clients.
Review settlement agreements and supporting docs for compliance and accuracy; coordinate payment requests and disbursements.
Maintain accurate case information in claims databases and internal systems.
Draft and review court documents for filing in various jurisdictions.
Communicate directly with opposing counsel and clients.
Assist with claim assessments and submission reviews.
Ensure compliance with firm policies and client guidelines.