Mass Tort Paralegal

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 the St. Louis office.

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 for and assist in 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 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 practice areas.
• 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).
• Mentor Paralegal Assistants.
• Anticipate attorney needs and independently handle key duties without supervision.
• Utilize and implement legal AI tools; familiarity with legal AI preferred.
• Meet a billable hour requirement of 1500 hours per year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 trust.
• Lead and motivate others; manage direct reports when applicable, including performance evaluation and employee development.

Position-Specific Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of paralegal experience.
• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree in a law-related field, or Associate's degree with paralegal training.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with skills, experience, location, and other legal factors.
• Eligibility for a discretionary, non-guaranteed bonus based on individual and firm performance.
• Full-time benefits include 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

Virtual office or St. Louis, Missouri.

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.