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About the Role

The Mass Tort Paralegal will provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and 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 and working on and trial participation. Candidate will also be involved with the preparation of fact and expert witness lists in all jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

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.
Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
Ability to successfully perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time-management and prioritization skills required.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product.
Ability to exercise good judgment at all times by making sound and practical decisions; ability to assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines.
High level of professional integrity required; ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust.
Ability to lead and motivate the work of others; when applicable, ability to successfully manage direct report(s), including performance evaluation, goal-setting, employee development and problem-solving.

Requirements

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.
Include a cover letter and resume when applying.

Skills

Fact investigation
Legal research
Document preparation and production
Database management
Docketing/case management
Client service
Discovery
Deposition preparation
Trial preparation
Mediation preparation
Factual information analysis
Pleadings preparation
Motions preparation
Briefs preparation
Scheduling
Calendaring
Trial participation
Fact and expert witness list preparation
Technical proficiency in database use and management
Internet/electronic research
Project folder/electronic file maintenance
Organizational skills
Time-management skills
Prioritization skills
Collaboration
Adaptability
Efficiency
Accuracy
Quality final work product
Judgment
Decision-making
Professional integrity
Confidentiality
Trust building
Leadership
Motivation
Performance evaluation
Goal-setting
Employee development
Problem-solving

Location

Virtual office, The Link
California
Colorado
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Jersey City, NJ
New York
Washington
Washington, DC

Work Type

Virtual
Full-time

Experience Level

Entry level
Mid level
Senior level

Education Level

Paralegal Certificate
Bachelor’s degree in a law related field
Associate’s degree and paralegal training

Salary/Compensations

State of California: $84,000 - $112,000
State of Colorado: $67,000 - $92,000
State of Illinois: $72,000 - $98,000
State of Maryland: $70,000 - $98,000
State Massachusetts: $76,000 - $90,000
Sate of Minnesota: $89,000 - $100,000
Jersey City, NJ: $85,000 - $116,000
State of New York: $79,000 - $116,000
State of Washington: $78,000 - $106,000
Washington, DC: $85,000 - $115,000

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
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K

About the Company

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.
At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes.
Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.
If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Mass Tort Paralegal position.

Equal Opportunity

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet.
Principal Applicants Only.
The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.