Senior Paralegal – Mass Tort Litigation

Senior Paralegal – Mass Tort Litigation

Our client a collaborative close-knit small midsized law firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join their team.

The Senior Paralegal is responsible for managing a high-volume mass tort caseload while also supporting team development, training, and operational oversight within the department. This role combines hands-on litigation support with mentorship responsibilities and works closely with attorneys, legal assistants, junior paralegals, and department leadership.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume plaintiffs’ litigation environment. Strong communication, leadership, and time management skills are essential, as this role works closely with attorneys, legal assistants, junior paralegals, and department leadership.
Responsibilities

• Manage and track mass tort cases, deadlines, and case files.
• Draft and serve discovery, pleadings, and client communications.
• Assist attorneys with depositions, hearings, and court preparation.
• Maintain accurate reporting and quality control through Litify and related systems.
• Lead case team meetings and ensure compliance with firm procedures and workflows.
• Mentor and support legal assistants and junior paralegals.
• Assist with onboarding, training, staffing recommendations, and team evaluations.
• Communicate proactively with clients, attorneys, and team members regarding case status and next steps.
• Help develop case criteria, reporting processes, and matter management systems.

Qualifications

• Prior paralegal experience in a plaintiffs’ law firm required.
• Experience handling high-volume litigation matters.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Experience filing in Illinois state and federal courts.
• Familiarity with litigation drafting, discovery, and legal case management systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

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