Settlement Paralegal

Barnes & Thornburg
San Diego
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 90,000 - 125,000 annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Organization","Detail orientation","Time management","Communication","Problem-solving"]

Support attorneys on high-volume mass tort and product liability settlements by managing settlement documentation, claim administration databases, and workflow timelines. Intake and organize claims information, update case systems, draft correspondence and court filings, and coordinate payment requests and disbursement procedures. Serve as the primary liaison among attorneys, clients, settlement administrators, opposing counsel, and vendors, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reporting per client and court requirements.

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Settlement Paralegal

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Job Summary

Support attorneys on high-volume mass tort and product liability settlements by managing settlement documentation, claim administration databases, and workflow timelines. Intake and organize claims information, update case systems, draft correspondence and court filings, and coordinate payment requests and disbursement procedures. Serve as the primary liaison among attorneys, clients, settlement administrators, opposing counsel, and vendors, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reporting per client and court requirements.
Location: San Diego
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Prepare, organize, and manage settlement-related documents and internal case management and document review databases for mass tort claims.
  • •Intake, review, evaluate, and organize claims information using firm-approved technologies, including Microsoft Excel and matter management systems.
  • •Collaborate with attorneys and team members to ensure timely progress of settlement workflows and completion of documentation.
  • •Conduct settlement-related legal research; draft correspondence/reports and review settlement agreements for compliance and accuracy; coordinate payment requests and disbursement procedures.
  • •Provide regular updates on case statistics and settlement/payment status; draft and review court documents; communicate with opposing counsel and clients; ensure compliance with policies, client guidelines, and legal/ethical requirements.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 90,000 - 125,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree and/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.
  • •Familiarity with medical records, lien resolution, and Medicare reporting requirements.
  • •Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, including experience with matter management systems and AI tools (e.g., Harvey; Pattern and/or Case Manager Pro experience a plus).
Experience:3+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:OrganizationDetail orientationTime managementCommunicationProblem-solving
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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