National Counsel Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of a nationwide asbestos litigation docket.
• Review and summarize pleadings, discovery responses, deposition transcripts, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare concise case summaries and status reports for attorneys and client representatives.
• Become proficient in the client's case management database and maintain accurate, timely case information.
• Track and update litigation deadlines, trial dates, client meetings, and presentations.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and other client-facing materials.
• Cook up with attorneys, in-house legal personnel, and outside counsel to support ongoing litigation strategy.
• Aid with billing-related functions and ensure compliance with client billing guidelines.
• Provide day-to-day support to the dedicated in-house client team and assist with special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior paralegal experience supporting complex litigation matters required.
• Previous in-house paralegal experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with asbestos litigation, mass tort, toxic tort, or other high-volume litigation preferred.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and case management.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with litigation billing practices and client reporting requirements.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, legal staff, and client representatives.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and is expected to range from $70,000 to $120,000 annually.

Schedule

N/A

About the Firm

Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for nearly four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer practice in Chicago to a national firm with offices across the United States. The firm routinely represents Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters, including asbestos, class actions, construction, employment, environmental, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, warranty, and other high-stakes litigation.