Senior Mass Tort Settlement Paralegal

Barnes-&-Thornburg-LL; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg seeks an experienced litigation settlement Paralegal to join its product liability and mass torts resolution team. The role supports attorneys and coordinates all phases of settlement for high-volume litigation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, MDL or mass torts, and strong proficiency with case management systems, Excel, and AI tooling like Harvey; you will manage claims, sources, and settlements with diligence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal with settlement or claims administration experience.
• Experience with mass tort or MDL, complex litigation, or high-volume settlement administration.
• Familiarity with medical records, lien resolution, and Medicare reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with matter management systems and AI tools (e.g., Harvey).
• Ability to learn new technology including AI-assisted platforms (Pattern and/or Case Manager Pro).
• Excellent organization, detail orientation, and time management skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record of handling confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and manage settlement-related documents and databases.
• Assist intake, review, and organization of claims information using firm-approved technologies.
• Collaborate with attorneys to advance settlement workflows and documentation.
• Conduct settlement-related legal research and draft correspondence or reports.
• Perform FDA or MMSEA reporting as required by client guidelines.
• Provide regular updates on case statistics and settlement status.
• Coordinate payment requests and settlement disbursement procedures.
• Maintain accurate case information in claims databases and CM systems.
• Draft and review court documents for filing; communicate with opposing counsel and clients.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and client guidelines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Case Manager Pro

Harvey

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg seeks an experienced litigation settlement Paralegal to join its product liability and mass torts resolution team. The role supports attorneys and coordinates all phases of settlement for high-volume litigation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, MDL or mass torts, and strong proficiency with case management systems, Excel, and AI tooling like Harvey; you will manage claims, sources, and settlements with diligence.