Lead Paralegal

About Us

Bridge Legal is a hyper-growth tech startup that provides an AI-powered platform to help plaintiff law firms and litigation funders streamline mass tort and personal injury casework and unlock value from legal assets. Bridge Legal’s technology transforms fragmented legal workflows into structured, scalable systems—enabling clients to move faster, reduce risk, and achieve better outcomes for those who have been injured and harmed. Through our software, we empower our law firm clients to fight for the rights of the “little guy” with AI, automation, analytics and workflow.

We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of helping provide individuals access to the legal system and bridge the justice gap by enabling law firms to use technology and AI to serve more clients than ever before.

At Bridge Legal, we believe that teamwork and collaboration are the key drivers of success. Our team is made up of talented and passionate individuals who work together to achieve our goals and deliver exceptional results. We value open communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to go above and beyond for our customers and each other. If you're looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued, we invite you to join our team.

Mission

We are seeking an experienced Lead Paralegal with a strong background in mass tort litigation to serve as a senior operational contributor and subject-matter expert within our Legal Operations team.

This role is ideal for someone who has spent years inside mass tort or complex PI practices and is ready to:

• take ownership of high-impact workflows
• mentor and guide other paralegals
• influence how legal technology is built and deployed

You will be trusted as a domain expert , not just a task executor. Your judgment, pattern recognition, and litigation experience will directly shape how Bridge Legal supports plaintiff firms at scale.

Status: In Office

Outcomes:

Senior Legal Operations & Case Oversight

• 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

Mass Tort Expertise & Judgment

• 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

Product & Process Leadership

• 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

Mentorship & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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

Quality, Reporting & Performance

• 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

Skill and Qualifications:

• 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
• Experience contributing to or advising on legal technology or SaaS platforms is a plus
• Self-directed, thoughtful, and confident exercising judgment in ambiguous situations

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with optimized health benefits (medical, vision and dental), 401K and FSA/HSA benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Bonus opportunities based on performance
• Flexibility for a great work life balance
• Work building located in the heart of the city with beautiful views
• 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

Bridge Legal is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status as defined by applicable law. We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for open positions."