Mass Tort & Product Liability Litigation Paralegal
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Description: Husch Blackwell is looking of Mass Tort & Product Liability Litigation Paralegal right now, this job will be designated in Missouri. For complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States and in London, serving clie! nts with domestic and international operations. We have an immediate opening for a Mass Tort & Product Liability Litigation Paralegal in the Industrial Production & Technology Strategic Business Unit of our St. Louis office.
Reports to:
Paralegal Supervisor
Scope of Responsibilities:
Provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service. Functions specific to litigation practice may include written discovery, electronic discovery, deposition preparation, investigation and trial preparation, analysis of factual information, assistance in preparation of pleadings, motions and/or briefs, management of document production databases, and trial participation.
Essential Job Functions:
Maintain professional demeanor and attitude.
Comply with firm policies.
Sustain attention to d! etail and quality of work.
Learn/develop technical pr! oficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance.
Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to Records Clerk and supervise same.
Attend and participate in in-house CLEs.
Supervise and mentor Paralegal Assistants.
Anticipate attorney needs.
Independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.
Meet billable hour requirement.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Tort and/or product liability litigation experience preferred.
Paralegal Certificate from ABA approved program for legal assistants or completion of institutionally accredited program not ABA approved, but which requires not less than the equivalent of 60 semester hours of classroom study
OR
Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in a law-related field
Associate’s degree from ABA approved program for legal assistants and one year or more of in-house training as a paralegal
OR
High School diploma (or equivalent) and two years or more of in-house training as a paralegal
OR
Significant, substantive legal related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at the discretion of the Department.
Other Desired Qualifications:
Ability to interact effectively and professionally and provide exceptional service, internally and externally, at all times.
Highly organized, able to prioritize workflow and manage projects.
Ability to perform effectively with little or no supervision and within established time limits and on-going deadlines.
Past experience with document database programs and/or software including Summation, Concordance, Relativity, and/or equivalent programs.
Mass Tort/Complex Litigation trial experience and/or s! imilar trial experience.
We offer competitive compensation and! a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and much more. Please send a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to:
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EOE
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If you were eligible to this job, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Husch Blackwell.
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This job will be opened on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 01:18:00 GMT
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