Product Liability & Mass Torts Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Please do not email or send unsolicited resumes to any of our attorneys, employees or locations. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.


H1: Join the Faegre Drinker Team as a Product Liability & Mass Torts Paralegal in Minneapolis
H2: Make an Impact and Be Rewarded for Contributing to the Firm's Success

If you have a passion for law and a desire to work with top legal professionals, Faegre Drinker is the place for you. Our firm is committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative, and operations professionals and providing a flexible and high-performing culture. With a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits and rewards programs, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our success and grow your career.

Job Title: Product Liability & Mass Torts Paralegal
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Experience:

Location: Minneapolis, MN
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 30+ Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR-2598

Law Firm Overview:
Faegre Drinker is a leading law firm with a strong focus on client service and employee satisfaction. Our firm is designed for clients and designed for our employees, with a commitment to investing in our people and providing a culture of learning and support.

Job Description Summary:
As a Paralegal at Faegre Drinker, you will join our Products Liability & Mass Torts practice and support the Food group in our Minneapolis office. You will work alongside top lawyers and legal professionals to make a difference in servicing our clients. You will also have the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of product liability laws and issues and contribute to our success.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level, detail-focused, and proactive litigation support
- Assist with eDiscovery management, including organization, searches, productions, redactions, and document disposition
- Analyze and organize large amounts of information and data sets
- Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in civil litigation, state and federal court procedures, and working with regulatory bodies
- Prepare agency, state, and federal court filings
- Gain and utilize a deep understanding of product liability laws and issues
- Assist with research, document organization, and witness preparation
- Prepare materials and coordinate logistics for trial/arbitration
- Special projects and duties as assigned

Requirements:
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- 5+ years of related experience in place of education
- Previous experience with litigation at the federal and state level
- Experience with medical records
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in tracking, organizing, and running basic calculations and analytics using Excel
- Experience as a paralegal in a law firm strongly preferred
- Experience in CM/ECF or local e-filing strongly preferred

What We Offer:
- Flexible working environment for work-life success
- Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
- Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
- Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
- Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision, and 401(k) plans
- Generous paid time off

Application Process:
If you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team, apply now!

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, and termination.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath (and any subsidiary) has an internal recruiting department and does not accept unsolicited resumes. Please do not email or send unsolicited resumes to any of our attorneys, employees, or locations. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Flexible working environment, firm-sponsored volunteer events, wellness programming, health plans, 401(k), paid time off

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Civil Litigation, eDiscovery, Regulatory Bodies, FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, Trial/Arbitration Preparation, Legal Research, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, CM/ECF, E-Verify

Bachelor's degree and 3+ years' experience required; paralegal certificate preferred

Apply online through the company website

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree and 3+ years' experience required; paralegal certificate preferred

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