Settlement Paralegal

Barnes & Thornburg
Los Angeles
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 125,000 - 165,000 annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Organization","Attention to detail","Time management","Communication","Problem-solving"]

Support attorneys on high-volume product liability and mass tort settlements by coordinating and managing all phases of the settlement process. Prepare and manage settlement documentation and case databases, intake and evaluate claimant information, and draft correspondence, reports, and necessary court filings. Serve as a key liaison across attorneys, clients, settlement administrators, opposing counsel, and vendors while maintaining compliance with client guidelines, court requirements, and reporting obligations (e.g., FDA/MMSEA).

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Settlement Paralegal

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Job Summary

Support attorneys on high-volume product liability and mass tort settlements by coordinating and managing all phases of the settlement process. Prepare and manage settlement documentation and case databases, intake and evaluate claimant information, and draft correspondence, reports, and necessary court filings. Serve as a key liaison across attorneys, clients, settlement administrators, opposing counsel, and vendors while maintaining compliance with client guidelines, court requirements, and reporting obligations (e.g., FDA/MMSEA).
Location: Los Angeles
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Coordinate and manage all phases of the settlement process for high-volume litigation matters within the firm’s product liability and mass torts resolution team.
  • •Prepare, organize, and manage settlement-related documents and internal case management and document review databases, tracking settlement stages.
  • •Intake, review, evaluate, manage, and organize claims information using firm-approved technologies, ensuring timely progress of settlement workflows.
  • •Conduct settlement-related legal research; draft correspondence or reports and review settlement agreements and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
  • •Perform reporting and payment-related tasks, including FDA/MMSEA reporting as required, providing case status updates, and drafting/reviewing court documents for filing in various jurisdictions.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,000 - 165,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
  • •3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal with settlement or claims administration experience, preferably in products liability and/or drug, device, and consumer products.
  • •Experience with mass tort, multidistrict litigation (MDL), complex litigation, or high-volume settlement administration.
  • •Familiarity with medical records, lien resolution, and Medicare reporting requirements.
  • •Proficiency with matter management systems and tools, including Microsoft Excel and Word, and ability to learn new technology (AI tools a plus).
Experience:3+ yearsMass tortMultidistrict litigation (MDL)Complex litigationHigh-volume settlementsProduct liabilityConsumer products
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:OrganizationAttention to detailTime managementCommunicationProblem-solving
Certifications:Paralegal Certificate
Tech Stack:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCase Manager ProHarveyPattern

Company Brief

Barnes & Thornburg
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is a national full-service law firm providing corporate, litigation, IP, labor, real estate, and regulatory legal services from 23 U.S. offices, serving clients across industries.
Industry: Legal Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Indianapolis, United States
Founded: 1982
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