Settlement Paralegal
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced litigation settlement Paralegal with significant case management experience to join the firm’s product liability and mass torts resolution team. The Paralegal will be responsible for providing comprehensive support for attorneys and coordinating and managing all phases of the settlement process for high-volume litigation matters. This role serves as a primary liaison between attorneys, clients, settlement administrators, opposing counsel, and vendors to ensure settlement obligations are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with client guidelines and court requirements.
The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience providing legal and operational support for large-scale settlements involving thousands of claimants and has a deep understanding of mass tort claims administration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare, organize, and manage settlement-related documents, internal case management and document review databases, and track various stages of mass tort claims administration.
- Assist with the intake, review, evaluation, management and organization of claims information using firm-approved technologies, including Microsoft Excel and matter management systems (e.g., Case Manager Pro).
- 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 any necessary 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...