Mass Tort Paralegal (California)

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 virtually 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 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 production of case materials.
• Stay current 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 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.

Requirements

• Experience in asbestos, silicosis, or other toxic tort litigation specific to California is mandatory.
• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in a law-related field, or Associate’s degree with paralegal training.
• Ability to deliver superior service and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing business demands.
• Capacity to produce quality work efficiently and accurately.
• Good judgment and decisiveness under deadlines.
• High level of professional integrity, confidentiality, and trustworthiness.
• Leadership skills to motivate and manage others, including performance evaluation and employee development when applicable.

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 program, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement plan participation after eligibility.

Location

This position is open to candidates working virtually or at any of the firm's U.S. locations, with a focus on California product liability matters.

This description outlines the general duties and requirements of the role and is not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.