Bridge Legal · 3 hours ago
Lead Paralegal
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBridge Legal is a hyper-growth tech startup that provides an AI-powered platform to help plaintiff law firms streamline mass tort and personal injury casework. They are seeking an experienced Lead Paralegal to serve as a senior operational contributor and subject-matter expert within their Legal Operations team, focusing on high-impact workflows and mentoring other paralegals.
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Hiring Manager
Austin Orozco
Responsibilities
Lead execution of high-volume mass tort workflows, including Plaintiff Fact Sheets, Short Form Complaints, deficiency responses, and discovery-related materials
Review, audit, and validate case files for accuracy, completeness, and legal compliance
Serve as a point of escalation for complex case issues, edge cases, and documentation gaps
Partner closely with attorneys and internal stakeholders to manage timelines and priorities
Apply deep subject-matter knowledge across the mass tort lifecycle, from intake through litigation
Identify qualifying criteria, causation patterns, statute triggers, and risk indicators across large case inventories
Support preparation of discovery materials, settlement packages, and litigation deliverables
Coordinate with medical experts, vendors, and third-party reviewers as needed
Act as a senior end user and advisor to Bridge Legal’s product team
Translate real-world paralegal workflows into actionable product feedback and process improvements
Participate in testing, validation, and rollout of new platform features
Help standardize and scale best practices across legal operations
Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior paralegals and operations staff
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Client Success, and Intake teams
Step into special initiatives, pilot programs, and high-priority projects as needed
Uphold rigorous standards for data integrity, documentation security, and compliance
Contribute to reporting and analytics related to case progression and operational performance
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and client outcomes
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a paralegal, with specific background in mass tort and/or personal injury litigation required
Demonstrated experience managing high-volume plaintiff-side casework
Strong understanding of medical records, causation analysis, and discovery cycles
Advanced familiarity with case management systems and legal document workflows
Proficiency in Excel and comfort working in metrics-driven environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed, thoughtful, and confident exercising judgment in ambiguous situations
Preferred
Experience contributing to or advising on legal technology or SaaS platforms
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
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