Overview
A full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple U.S. locations is seeking a Mass Tort Paralegal. This role supports attorneys handling California product liability cases, including asbestos, silica, and other toxic tort matters. The position is available in a virtual office setting or at any firm location.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with fact investigation, witness interviews, legal research, drafting pleadings and correspondence, document preparation and production, database management, docketing, and client service.
- Prepare materials and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, trials, and related proceedings; attend these events as needed.
- Support pre-trial preparation and attend trials.
- Draft pleadings and discovery documents.
- Coordinate filing and service of pleadings and documents.
- Collect and summarize medical and other records.
- Manage calendaring and docketing tasks.
- Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices.
- Serve as liaison among clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication and material production.
- Stay updated on developments in product liability and paralegal practices.
- Maintain professionalism and comply with firm policies.
- Ensure attention to detail and quality in all work.
- Develop technical proficiency in database management, electronic research, and file maintenance.
- Organize and manage files independently or delegate tasks to Paralegal Assistants and Information Governance staff; supervise as needed.
- Participate in in-house continuing legal education (CLE).
- Mentor Paralegal Assistants.
- Anticipate attorney needs and independently handle key duties without supervision.
- Meet a billable hour requirement of 1,500 hours per year.
Core Requirements
- Deliver superior service and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Maintain professional and courteous interactions with clients and employees; professional appearance required.
- Exhibit excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing business demands.
- Produce work efficiently, accurately, and with high quality.
- Exercise sound judgment and decisiveness under deadlines.
- Maintain high professional integrity, confidentiality, and trust.
- Lead and motivate others; manage direct reports when applicable, including performance evaluation and employee development.
Position-Specific Requirements
- Mandatory experience in asbestos, silicosis, or other toxic tort litigation specific to California.
- Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in a law-related field, or Associate’s degree with paralegal training.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with skill, experience, location, and other legal factors. Expected salary ranges by location are:
- California: $86,000 - $139,000
- Colorado: $75,000 - $119,000
- Illinois: $64,000 - $125,000
- Maryland: $73,000 - $107,000
- Massachusetts: $85,000 - $130,000
- Minnesota: $75,000 - $111,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $114,000
- New York: $66,000 - $125,000
- Washington State: $88,000 - $134,000
- Washington, DC: $94,000 - $138,000
Bonus opportunities are discretionary and based on individual and firm performance.
Full-time employees receive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement plan participation after eligibility.
Location
This position is open to candidates working virtually or at any firm location across the United States.
This description outlines general job content and requirements and is not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to apply for or perform essential functions. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.