Mass Tort Settlement Paralegal (MDL)

barnes; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNES & THORNBURG seeks an experienced litigation settlement paralegal to support the mass torts and product liability team. The role manages settlement workflows, case data, and documents, coordinating with attorneys, clients, settlement administrators, opposing counsel, and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in litigation paralegal roles, a paralegal certificate or degree, and proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and matter management systems; familiarity with MDL matters and Medicare/lien

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
• 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal with settlement or claims administration experience.
• Experience with mass tort or multidistrict litigation (MDL), complex litigation, or high-volume settlement administration.
• Extensive experience supporting large-scale settlements involving thousands of claimants.
• 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, databases, and track stages of mass tort claims administration.
• Assist with intake, review, evaluation, management and organization of claims information using firm-approved technologies.
• Collaborate with attorneys to ensure timely progress of settlement workflows and documentation.
• Conduct settlement-related legal research and draft correspondence or reports.
• Coordinate payment requests and assist with settlement disbursement procedures.
• Maintain accurate case information and update claims databases and management systems.
• Draft and review court documents for filing in various jurisdictions.
• Communicate directly with opposing counsel and clients.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Demonstrate discretion in handling confidential information.
• Work independently and as part of a fast-paced team.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Case Manager Pro

Harvey AI

Pattern

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

BARNES & THORNBURG seeks an experienced litigation settlement paralegal to support the mass torts and product liability team. The role manages settlement workflows, case data, and documents, coordinating with attorneys, clients, settlement administrators, opposing counsel, and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in litigation paralegal roles, a paralegal certificate or degree, and proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and matter management systems; familiarity with MDL matters and Medicare/lien