Mass Tort Paralegal

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Mass Tort Paralegal plays a pivotal role in supporting our civil litigation and mass tort attorneys. This includes managing high volumes of casework, coordinating legal processes, and ensuring accurate and timely handling of all case-related documentation. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from client intake through trial preparation and settlement.
• Draft, review, and file legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and summarize case law, statutes, and regulations for attorney review.
• Manage an active caseload by organizing documentation, tracking evidence, and monitoring case progress.
• Coordinate court filings, deadlines, depositions, and calendaring to ensure procedural compliance.
• Gather and prepare medical records, authorization forms, and other evidentiary documents, especially in mass tort cases.
• Communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, opposing counsel, and court staff to facilitate efficient case management.
• Maintain and update case management systems and document databases with a high level of accuracy.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS :

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including :

DISCLAIMER :

This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities for this position but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us at ava-law-hr@avalaw.com .

Salary Description

$70k-$90k / Annually DOE