Paralegal
Location
United States
Posted
10 days ago
Salary
$67K - $116K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Paralegal
Husch Blackwell
Role Description The Mass Tort Paralegal will provide assistance to attorneys in: - Fact investigation - Legal research - Document preparation and production - Database management - Docketing/case management - Overall client service Position will focus on New York asbestos practice and functions specific to litigation practice may include: - Discovery - Deposition preparation - Investigation - Trial and mediation preparation - Analysis of factual information - Assistance in preparation of pleadings, motions and/or briefs - Management of document production databases and case management databases - Scheduling and calendaring - Trial participation - Preparation of fact and expert witness lists in all jurisdictions Essential job functions: - Maintain professional demeanor and attitude - Comply with firm policies - Sustain attention to detail and quality of work - Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance - Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to Paralegal Assistants or Information Governance and supervise same - Attend and participate in in-house CLEs - Mentor Paralegal Assistants - Anticipate attorney needs - Independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal - Meet billable hour requirement of 1500 hours per year - Deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively - Interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required - Successfully perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time-management and prioritization skills - Work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands - Produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product - Exercise good judgment at all times by making sound and practical decisions; assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines - Maintain high level of professional integrity; ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust - Lead and motivate the work of others; when applicable, manage direct report(s), including performance evaluation, goal-setting, employee development and problem-solving Qualifications - New York litigation experience required - New York asbestos experience preferred - New York location preferred - Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in a law related field or Associate’s degree and paralegal training Requirements - Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers - Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees - Ability to successfully perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time-management and prioritization skills - Ability to work collaboratively within a team - Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately - Ability to exercise good judgment at all times - High level of professional integrity required - Ability to lead and motivate the work of others Benefits - Medical and dental coverage - Life insurance - Short-term and long-term disability insurance - Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses - Employee assistance program - Paid Time Off - Paid holidays - Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements - Competitive compensation commensurate with skill and experience - Discretionary bonus opportunities based on individual and firm performance
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