Docket Managing Attorney Carlsbad, CA

Full-time Description

Rueb Stoller Daniel (“RSD”) is a national plaintiff mass-tort, class-action, and consumer-protection law firm dedicated to representing individuals harmed by dangerous pharmaceuticals, medical devices, toxic exposures, and other large-scale public hazards. With offices across the U.S. and our operational headquarters in Carlsbad, CA, we are committed to delivering exceptional client service, rigorous case management, and high-quality legal work across a wide range of tort dockets.

We are expanding our attorney leadership team and are seeking a highly organized and proactive Docket Managing Attorney to oversee one of the firm’s major mass-tort dockets.

The Docket Managing Attorney leads the full lifecycle of the docket—including case review, eligibility decisions, client communication, filing, and early discovery—while supervising a team of Case Managers and Paralegals okkara to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant case processing. This is a hands-on, operational role that requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage high-volume litigation with precision.

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of all cases assigned to the metadata, ensuring they move efficiently from intake through filing and early discovery.
• Ensure all case-processing steps comply with firm-established criteria, statutory, litigation, and court specific requirements, and MDL or consolidated court orders, including statutes of limitation and repose.
• Make determinations on case eligibility, filing decisions, and other appropriate case dispositions.
• Review and approve complaints, short-form pleadings, census forms, fact sheets, plaintiff disclosure requirements, and other court-mandated filings prior to submission and/or filing.
• Monitor and stay abreast of litigation status and activities for compliance with court requirements and client reporting.

• Directly manage and supervise the docket’s Case Managers and Paralegals, providing guidance on case review, client communications, documentation accuracy, and adherence to internal workflows.
• Lead structured case-review meetings; track team performance; ensure timely follow-up on outstanding tasks and client needs.
• Support professional development within the team by reinforcing training, quality expectations, and productive work habits.

• Ensure timely, professional, accurate, and empathetic communication with clients throughout a litigation that can span multiple years.
• Serve as the point-of-contact for attorney-involved client communications or when issues exceed the scope of Case Managers or Paralegals.
• Maintain high-touch communication standards consistent with the firm’s client‑experience expectations.ονται

• Approve case filings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with MDL or court-specific requirements.
• Oversee adherence to deadlines for filings, disclosures, and discovery.
• Ensure accurate and consistent documentation in the firm’s case‑management systems.

• Communicate and coordinate with other law firms regarding client information and management, including with referral law firm and other counsel when there has been einn firm engagements by individual clients.
• Stay updated on MDL developments, court orders, census requirements, and other docket‑specific updates.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. jurisdiction;
  California preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in mass torts, personal injury, or complex litigation.
• Demonstrated experience managing a high-volume docket or large portfolio of cases.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly and empathetically with clients.
• Strong organizational skills and a passion for detail‑oriented, process-driven legal work.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and motivate non‑attorney legal staff.
• Must be able to work on‑site in Carlsbad, CA Monday–/control.

• Experience working within an MDL or coordinated state‑court litigation.
• Familiarity with mass‑tort…