Mass Tort Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist attorneys with fact investigations, witness interviews, drafting legal documents and correspondence, conducting legal research, preparing and producing documents, managing databases, docketing/case management, and overall client service.

• Prepare materials and assist in the preparation for depositions, hearings, trials, and related proceedings, and attend these events as necessary.

• Engage in pre-trial preparations and attend trials.

• Draft pleadings and discovery documents.

• Coordinate the filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for their service.

• Gather and summarize medical and/or other pertinent records.

• Assist with calendaring and docketing tasks.

• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices.

• Serve as a liaison among clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication of case information and material production.

• Stay updated on developments within the product liability practice areas and the Paralegal profession.

• Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude at all times.

• Adhere to firm policies and procedures.

• Ensure attention to detail and the quality of work is sustained.

• Learn and develop technical skills in database usage and management, as well as internet/electronic research and the maintenance of project folders/electronic files.

• Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to Paralegal Assistants or Information Governance and supervise their work.

• Attend and engage in in-house CLEs.

• Provide mentorship to Paralegal Assistants.

• Anticipate the needs of attorneys.

• Manage all key responsibilities independently without supervision from another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.

• Achieve a billable hour requirement of 1500 hours per year.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in Asbestos, Silicosis, or other Toxic Tort litigation is mandatory (specific to California).

• A Paralegal Certificate or a Bachelor’s degree in a law-related field, or an Associate’s degree accompanied by paralegal training.

🏝️ 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.

• An employee assistance program.

• Paid Time Off.

• Paid holidays.

• Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements.

• Discretionary bonus opportunities.