Overview
A full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple U.S. locations is seeking a Mass Tort Paralegal to support attorneys primarily on California product liability matters, including asbestos, silica, and other toxic tort cases. This 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 overall client service.
- Prepare materials and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, trials, and related proceedings; attend 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 practice areas and paralegal industry trends.
- Maintain professional demeanor and comply with firm policies.
- Ensure attention to detail and quality in all work.
- Develop technical proficiency in database management, electronic research, and electronic file maintenance.
- Independently organize and manage files or delegate tasks to Paralegal Assistants and supervise their work.
- Participate in in-house continuing legal education (CLE) sessions.
- 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 efficient, accurate, and high-quality work.
- Exercise sound judgment and decisiveness under deadlines.
- Maintain high professional integrity, confidentiality, and build 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: $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 and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and participation in a retirement plan after eligibility requirements are met.
Additional Information
Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform essential job functions.
Applicants should include a cover letter and resume when applying.
This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Only principal applicants will be considered.