Mass Tort Paralegal

St. Louis Clayton, 8001 Forsyth Blvd, Suite 1500, Saint Louis, MO 63105, USA 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. The firm 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. Mass Tort Paralegal Mass Tort Paralegal position available in the virtual office (The Link) or St. Louis office. Responsibilities Provide assistance to 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. Work with attorneys in multiple offices. 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. Attend and participate in in‑house CLEs. 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 preferably. Meet billable hour requirement of 1,500 hours per year. 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. Position‑Specific Requirements Minimum of 7 years of experience. Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in a law‑related field or Associate’s degree and paralegal training. Compensation and Benefits Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The position is eligible for a discretionary bonus; bonus opportunities are non‑guaranteed and depend on individual and firm performance. Full‑time employees receive benefits including 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; and more. Accommodations The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr