Mass Tort Attorney

Job Title: Mass Tort Attorney – Remote

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm based in San Juan, PR, is seeking a highly experienced litigation attorney to oversee and manage high-volume mass tort dockets. This position is structured as a fully remote role and focuses on monitoring complex tort cases from intake through resolution. The successful candidate will serve as a central liaison among legal teams, vendors, and firm leadership to ensure seamless coordination across active dockets involving pharmaceutical, product liability, and environmental claims.

Duties:

• Track and oversee the progress of ongoing mass tort dockets, ensuring timely progression through various litigation stages

• Provide regular status updates and analytical reports to firm leadership on case developments

• Coordinate with legal teams and support staff across different locations to meet evolving case demands

• Assist in designing and maintaining efficient case workflows, including medical records acquisition, vendor coordination, and interdepartmental processes

• Serve as the primary point of contact between leadership and staff for litigation status and case education

• Manage and maintain data integrity within case management systems, including input of client interactions, litigation stage tracking, and team assignments

• Monitor and report on statute of limitations deadlines for active dockets to ensure compliance

• Respond to client inquiries regarding case status and route specialized questions appropriately

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex litigation, with a focus on high-volume mass tort dockets

• Demonstrated proficiency in product liability, pharmaceutical litigation, defective product claims, or environmental torts

• Strong leadership and organizational skills for overseeing diverse case teams and workstreams

• Experience working with case management software and legal operations tools

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active and valid license to practice law in Puerto Rico (PR State Bar admission required)

Skills:

• Expertise in multi-jurisdictional tort litigation

• Strong written and verbal communication for internal and external coordination

• Ability to synthesize legal information and present it to both legal and non-legal stakeholders

• Proficiency in managing and training staff on legal procedures and the litigation lifecycle

• Meticulous attention to detail and deadline-driven workflow management

Job Location:

• San Juan, PR (Remote Work Arrangement Available)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Generous paid time off policy