Paralegal - Litigation & Mass Tort

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities 
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced paralegal with 6 to 8 years of experience to join our legal team to primarily focus on litigation and mass tort space. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation and mass torts, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while assisting the attorney in various tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in fact investigation, witness interviews, drafting pleadings and correspondence, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service.
• Prepare materials for and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials and related proceedings, and attend same if needed.
• Pre-trial preparation and trial attendance.
• Prepare draft pleadings and discovery.
• Coordinate filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for service.
• Collect and summarize medical and/or other records.
• Assist with calendaring/docketing.
• Act as a liaison between clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication of case information and production of materials.
• Stay informed of developments in the product liability practice areas and the Paralegal industry.
• 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.
• Anticipate attorney needs.
• Independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.
• Familiarity and experience with adopting legal AI and ability to learn and implement new AI preferred.
• Perform other duties as required.

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience as a Mass Tort or Litigation Paralegal.
• Proficient in legal research, document management software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in mass tort litigation is preferred.