Mass Tort Paralegal (California)

Husch Blackwell · Kansas City, MO · 3 wk ago

RemoteRemoteLegal$86k–$139k/yrFull-time

About the role

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.

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.
Clock filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for service.
Collect and summarize medical and/or other records.
Absorb 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.
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.

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.
Asbestos, Silicosis, or other Toxic Tort litigation experience mandatory (California specific).
Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in a law related field or Associate’s degree and paralegal training.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include:

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.
Asbestos, Silicosis, or other Toxic Tort litigation experience mandatory (California specific).
Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in a law related field or Associate’s degree and paralegal training.

Skills

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.
Asbestos, Silicosis, or other Toxic Tort litigation experience mandatory (California specific).
Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in a law related field or Associate’s degree and paralegal training.

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 expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

State of California: $86,000 - $139,000
State of Colorado: $75,000 - $119,000
State of Illinois: $64,000 - $125,000
State of Maryland: $73,000 - $107,000
State of Massachusetts: $85,000 - $130,000
State of Minnesota: $75,000 - $111,000
Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $114,000
State of New York: $66,000 - $125,000
State of Washington: $88,000 - $134,000
Washington, DC: $94,000 - $138,000

Pay

The pay range for this position is $86,000 - $139,000 annually in California.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time.

Pay and Benefits

State of California: $86,000 - $139,000
State of Colorado: $75,000 - $119,000
State of Illinois: $64,000 - $125,000
State of Maryland: $73,000 - $107,000
State of Massachusetts: $85,000 - $130,000
State of Minnesota: $75,000 - $111,000
Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $114,000
State of New York: $66,000 - $125,000
State of Washington: $88,000 - $134,000
Washington, DC: $94,000 - $138,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.