Mass Tort Paralegal (California)

Overview

A full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple U.S. locations is seeking a Mass Tort Paralegal. This role supports attorneys primarily on California product liability matters, including asbestos, silica, and other toxic tort cases. The position is available in a virtual office setting or at any firm location.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with fact investigation, witness interviews, drafting pleadings and correspondence, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing, case management, and client service.
• Prepare materials and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, trials, and related proceedings; attend these events as needed.
• Conduct pre-trial preparation and attend trials.
• Draft pleadings and discovery documents.
• Coordinate filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for service.
• Collect and summarize medical and other records.
• Manage calendaring and docketing tasks.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices.
• Serve as liaison between clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication and production of case materials.
• Stay informed 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.
• Organize and manage files independently or delegate tasks to Paralegal Assistants and supervise their work.
• 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 1500 hours per year.

Core Requirements

• Deliver superior service to internal and external customers with effective communication.
• 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 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.

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.