Mass Tort Litigation Attorney

The role

The Mass Tort Litigation Attorney will handle litigation responsibilities including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and preparing for trials. The role involves coordinating with paralegals and case managers to meet court deadlines and litigation strategies.

What you will do

• Develop and execute litigation strategy for assigned mass tort matters
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, amendments, and substantive motions
• Ensure compliance with case management orders, scheduling orders, and local rules
• Monitor and implement MDL/coordinated proceeding developments
• Provide substantive direction to paralegals and case managers
• Identify and develop liability and damages proof
• Assess and recommend appropriate venue and jurisdiction for filing
• Support strategic filing decisions
• Support settlement and resolution efforts

Required qualifications

• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of state and federal civil procedure
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Professional judgment and discretion
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and litigation support staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• JD required
• A minimum of 2 years of experience supporting litigation matters in a law firm or comparable legal environment
• Demonstrated experience using CM/ECF, PACER, Westlaw, and Litify
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar required

Nice to have

• Substantial experience with complex litigation
• Experience mentoring and supervising others

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays

Before you apply

• Employer participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

About the company

Morgan & Morgan is a personal injury law firm with over 6,000 employees. The firm's mission is For the People.