Temporary Labor & Employment Paralegal

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.

We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

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 Paralegal position. This position is open in any of our offices or our virtual office, The Link.

Provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service.

Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; and project folder/electronic file maintenance.

Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to Paralegal Assistant.

Conduct document review (personnel files/correspondence) and prepare summaries of same.

Order all records including FOIA requests to administrative agencies (e.g., EEOC/TWC/DOL), medical records, employment records, and applicable court records.

Prepare materials for and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials.

Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, discovery, responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and legal memoranda.

Coordinate in‑person or electronic filing of pleadings/documents in state, federal, and appellate courts and arrange for service.

Collect and summarize medical records.

Serve as a mentor to a Paralegal Assistant, more junior Paralegal, or new team members by providing advice, guidance, and feedback, and delegate administrative tasks as appropriate.

Stay informed of developments in Paralegal industry.

Familiarity and experience with adopting legal AI and ability to learn and implement new AI.

Meet annual billable hour target of 1500.

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

Significant, substantive legal related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at the discretion of the SBU Leader.

Experience with Relativity and other litigation support technology.

ability to produce quality final work product.

Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Excel, and legal research platforms. Ability to independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.

Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.

The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non‑guaranteed, and are dependent upon 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 holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. 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. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet.