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 of the firm's physical locations.
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 these events as needed.
- Support 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 a 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 professionalism 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 a professional and courteous demeanor with clients and colleagues; 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 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 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.
Location
This position is open to candidates working virtually or at any of the firm's office locations across the United States.
This description outlines the general duties and requirements of the role and is not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform essential job functions.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Only principal applicants will be considered.