You have 2 Paralegals and 3,000 Cases - Now What?
Author: Ashley Grodnitzky

If you’re managing a large mass tort docket right now, this scenario might hit a little too close to home:
- 3,000 cases to prepare
- More than 2 million pages of documents to review
- Tight settlement deadlines just weeks away
- And only two paralegals to manage it all
For many mass tort firms, this is the daily reality. The challenge isn’t a lack of skill or effort, it's operational overload.
The Real Bottleneck: Operations
Law firms excel at building strong cases. But high-volume mass tort litigation also requires efficient processes, reliable infrastructure, and real-time visibility. These are capabilities that many firms have not historically needed.
Without the right systems, many teams rely on spreadsheets, email threads, and manual document review. These tools are difficult to scale and make it hard to track progress, ensure accuracy, or respond to changing settlement criteria. As deadlines approach, the pressure builds and case quality can suffer.
Why It Matters
Operational inefficiency leads to:
- Delayed settlements
- Gaps in claim documentation
- Missed claims deadlines
- Undervalued cases or unclaimed compensation
- Stress and burnout across your team
In mass torts, the operational burden determines the outcome, not the legal merit alone.
How Pattern Data Can Help
Pattern Data was built specifically for moments like this. Our platform empowers small teams to move like large ones by:
- Automating document review and surfacing case-critical data
- Centralizing workflows across intake, development and settlement
- Scoring inventory to flag strong and weak claims instantly
- Adapting to evolving criteria and timelines to reduce rework and avoid missed deadlines
Instead of trying to "grind it out," your team can focus on strategy, negotiation and resolution.
If your team is facing these challenges, we're here to help. See how Pattern Data can support your operations and reduce the pressure, without adding headcount.
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