Litigation Manager

Overview

An AI-powered platform specializing in mass tort litigation, settlement analytics, and claims processing is seeking a Litigation Manager to oversee complex mass tort and class action settlement programs. This role requires deep legal knowledge, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multifaceted projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of assigned litigation portfolios, from initial design to client deployment.
• Collaborate with attorneys, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to develop and execute settlement programs that meet client objectives and comply with legal standards.
• Lead project planning and track goals, tasks, and dependencies to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Act as the primary litigation and product expert during client engagements, including new client implementations and ongoing support for Tier 1 accounts.
• Balance multiple projects and priorities efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Draft and review critical documents such as correspondence to program participants, legal counsel, courts, and detailed protocols and procedures.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for internal leadership and clients on program performance and outcomes.
• Support internal executives with strategic guidance and facilitate decision-making related to settlement programs.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success teams to diagnose and resolve client issues related to the build, platform, or data.
• Identify and implement process improvements based on program performance and stakeholder feedback.
• Analyze aggregate data to size issues, validate fixes, and make informed recommendations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the platform to educate clients on product functionality within the context of their litigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; JD, paralegal certification, or substantial legal coursework strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years managing complex mass tort and class action settlement programs.
• Direct experience and working understanding of mass tort or class action litigation, including case building, valuation, and settlement.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, data sorting, and filtering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client and internal stakeholder engagement.
• Comfortable engaging directly with senior attorneys and firm leadership in both formal and informal settings.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience operating in startup or rapidly evolving environments with shifting priorities.
• Substantive legal background such as paralegal, claims administrator, legal operations professional, or practicing attorney with exposure to mass tort or class action matters.
• Experience within plaintiff law firms, claims administration companies, or settlement programs is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary range: $130,000–$160,000 per year, plus bonus and benefits.
• Compensation is based on skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity.
• Total compensation includes performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits.
• Commitment to pay equity and transparent compensation practices.

Location

• Not specified; candidates should consider geographic location as it may impact compensation.