Paralegal - Product Liability/Mass Tort Litigation

Thompson Coburn, a large full-service law firm with offices in eight cities across the U.S., is seeking a full-time non-exempt Product Liability/Mass Tort Paralegal to join its St. Louis or Birmingham office. With over 450 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, the firm is regularly recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by core values of integrity, innovation, and diversity, the firm fosters a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment.

About the role

This position provides advanced, full-cycle paralegal support to a team of attorneys, requiring a highly skilled professional with strong litigation experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex assignments with minimal direction. Under the direction of the Senior Manager of Practice Support Services, the role serves as an integral member of the case team, contributing expertise across all phases of litigation. After an initial training period, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and internal support teams, assisting case team(s) throughout all phases of litigation, including trial preparation and trial.
• Review and draft discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, and other court pleadings and documents, including summarizing transcripts and medical records.
• Conduct document reviews and prepare document productions.
• Identify, collect, and organize factual evidence, including deposition and witness outlines, and deposition and trial exhibits.
• Draft, cite-check, and proofread pleadings, motions, correspondence, and supporting documents, and prepare exhibits for the same.
• Create organizational systems for case documents.
• Participate in the creation of databases, perform data entry, conduct database searches, and generate reports.
• Assume responsibility for operation of trial support technology.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree (or higher) or a Paralegal Certification required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Substantial equivalent experience in Product Liability litigation may be considered in lieu of education.
• Minimum of two years of experience required; legal experience in a capacity other than paralegal may be considered toward qualification on a case-by-case basis.

Skills

• Ability to provide high-level litigation support to case teams from case inception through resolution.
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills to work well with employees at all levels while maintaining confidentiality.
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with others.
• Fluent English communication skills, including composing documents with correct grammar and spelling, and clear verbal communication.
• Attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced setting, and strong time management skills.
• Proactive in partnering with attorneys and stakeholders.
• Ability to reason and apply common-sense understanding to complex situations.
• Ability to work overtime or travel as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (ADD) policies
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) profit-sharing plans
• Parking/transportation stipend
• Section 125 Plan (pre-tax premiums and medical reimbursement)
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• College Savings Plan deductions (529 Plans)
• Long-term care