Bridge Legal · 1 week ago
Lead Paralegal
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBridge Legal is a hyper-growth tech startup that provides an AI-powered platform for plaintiff law firms and litigation funders. They are seeking a highly skilled Lead Paralegal to support their legal operations team by managing workflows, reviewing documentation, and ensuring compliance in mass tort and personal injury cases.
Law EnforcementPaymentsSoftware
Hiring Manager
Austin Orozco
Responsibilities
Perform accurate data entry and maintenance of Plaintiff Fact Sheets, Short Form Complaints, and deficiency responses
Update and audit case files to ensure accuracy, legal compliance, and completeness
Coordinate with attorneys and department heads to manage case timelines and documentation workflows
Facilitate direct communication with law firm clients to provide status updates and request supplemental materials
Prepare case summaries and legal reports for internal and external stakeholders
Apply subject-matter expertise in mass tort and personal injury case development, from intake through litigation
Identify qualifying factors, statute triggers, and causation trends based on plaintiff-specific documentation
Support legal teams in the preparation of discovery materials, settlement packages, and client deliverables
Assist in coordinating medical expert or third-party review services as needed
Act as a knowledgeable end-user of Bridge Legal’s legal software to flag process inefficiencies and inform product development
Provide structured feedback on bugs, UX issues, and feature requests based on paralegal workflows
Participate in testing, training, and release cycles to help validate software features and enhancements
Help map real-world legal processes into tech-enabled solutions for better scalability
Monitor performance metrics related to case progression, document turnaround, and client communication
Assist in generating analytics and reports to inform team decisions and strategy alignment
Uphold high standards of data integrity, legal accuracy, and documentation security
Jump into cross-functional initiatives involving Client Success, Product, and Intake teams
Support overflow legal work, internal projects, and special initiatives during high-volume periods
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a paralegal, with specific background in mass tort and/or personal injury litigation required
Working knowledge of mass tort case criteria, medical causation, and discovery cycles
Strong familiarity with legal document management systems and plaintiff-side litigation workflows
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with case management tools
Exceptional organizational skills and a meticulous approach to handling legal documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across legal, product, and client teams
Comfortable in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment with shifting priorities
Proactive, solutions-focused, and collaborative by nature
Preferred
Experience using or advising on legal technology platforms or SaaS tools is a plus
Benefits
Optimized health benefits (medical, vision and dental)
401K
FSA/HSA benefits
Unlimited PTO
Bonus opportunities based on performance
Flexibility for a great work life balance
Comprehensive training and mentorship on an ongoing basis with career growth opportunities
A friendly and diverse work environment with supportive colleagues and leadership team
Professional autonomy
Company
Bridge Legal
Bridge Legal is an automated marketing, intake, and payments platform built specifically for law firms.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ed Scanlan
Founder & CEO
Recent News
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