Toxic Tort Paralegal

About the role

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, analyze medical records, and trial preparation
• Contact outside sources (government agencies, etc.) to obtain public information and review and analyze the same
• Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources of case information
• Prepare summary of pertinent transcripts
• Assemble chronologies of pertinent facts and key documents
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
• Determine, prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review
• Conduct investigative research on opposing parties and expert witnesses
• Manage documents and organize case files
• Monitor and review third party eFile/eService databases
• Other responsibilities as requested

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited Paralegal program/course preferred
• 2+ years toxic personal injury and/or tort litigation experience preferred, including asbestos, talc, silica, benzene, mold, or similar cases
• Experience preparing pleadings and discovery requests/responses, summarizing medical, employment, and military records, and supporting trial
• Trial preparation experience a plus
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• iManage experience a plus
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical
• Clear and effective communication skills both orally and in writing
• Must be able to work independently and be proactive
• Experience with e-discovery and using Relativity or other document review platforms is a plus

Benefits

Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Pay

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000 USD

Schedule

The position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.