Workup and Settlement Attorney

Keller Postman represents a broad array of clients in class and mass actions, individual arbitrations, and multidistrict litigation matters at the trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts. Serving hundreds of thousands of clients in litigation and arbitration, we have prosecuted high-profile mass tort, antitrust, privacy, product liability, employment, and consumer-rights cases. Our firm also acts as plaintiffs’ counsel in high-stakes public-enforcement actions. Our mission is to achieve exceptional results for our clients, drive innovation in the practice of law, and pursue unparalleled excellence in everything we do.

Purpose: Keller Postman seeks a diligent, detail-oriented, and collaborative Workup and Settlement Attorney to lead a pod of Case Managers working on cases eligible for settlements in a large consolidated mass tort. This role focuses on managing decision points for case progression, preparing cases for settlement, guiding clients through the offer process, and collaborating with legal assistants and other team members. This attorney will also participate in the elevation rotation on a regular basis.

Essential Functions:

• Case Oversight and Management: Lead a pod of Case Managers working up settlement-eligible clients, evaluating decision points such as reviewing notes, medical records, and related documentation to determine case progression.
• Client Offer Process: Manage client interactions during the offer process for settlement offers generated by the pod, ensuring clear communication and support throughout.
• Collaborative Team Leadership: Coordinate with Case Managers, legal assistants, and other team members to execute casework efficiently and effectively.
• On-Call Duties: Serve as the on-call attorney as part of the elevation rotation once every 1-2 weeks.
• Communication: Interact with clients, outside counsel, experts, and vendors as necessary to support case resolution.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to refining the firm’s settlement processes to ensure efficiency and consistency. Work closely with partners and associates on specific tasks related to assigned cases.  

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Openness to learn and perform unconventional, heterogeneous legal work that requires intensive interaction with clients and non-lawyer colleagues. This is not a conventional litigation role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook and Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities. 
• Ability to maintain a good temperament and demonstrate empathy when dealing with clients in stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgment. 
• Ability to multi-task and work independently or as part of a team.

Desired, though perhaps not required, skills:

• Experience with Salesforce (ideally) or other CRM or case management software.
• Experience reviewing medical records and familiarity with medical terminology--especially for cancers and related conditions.

Education/Experience:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Three to five years of experience in a high volume PI or Plaintiff’s firm.

Certificates/Licenses Required:

• Must be a current member of the Illinois Bar and in good standing.  

Language Ability:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. 

Physical Demands:

• This job requires remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. 

Keller Postman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  For California Applicants, please find our CRPA information here.