Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

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EEO Statement

It is the policy of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP to afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or age. LBBS is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

The St. Louis office of the law firm is currently hiring for a paralegal position with at least three years of litigation experience. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, and PTO. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate, strong organizational and communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. The paralegal will be responsible for working with four attorneys, managing documents and cases, and preparing for trials and depositions. The position has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours and offers opportunities for growth and advancement within a collaborative team.

At Lewis Brisbois, our attorneys have a broad range of knowledge and experience in over 40 specialties and sub-specialties. We prioritize understanding our clients' unique needs and providing comprehensive services through interaction among our practice groups. With over 50 offices nationwide, our attorneys reflect the diverse communities in which they live and work. We are committed to promoting diversity and supporting minority and women-owned businesses in our communities.

Law Firm Culture and Benefits:

- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- 401k with employer contribution
- PTO and bonus opportunities
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Collaborative team environment

Position Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate (may be required based on region, state, or client requirements)
- At least three (3) years of litigation experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Flexible work hours may be required
- Experience with managing large dockets, toxic tort or insurance billing guidelines, and/or expert depositions and trial preparation is a plus
- Medical background or experience is a plus
- Annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours

Responsibilities:
- Work with a minimum of four attorneys
- Manage documents and cases, including review, creation, and organization
- Compile information for discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation
- Calendar management
- Meeting deadlines and prioritizing responsibilities

EEO Statement:

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or age. We strive to create a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

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Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k with employer contribution, PTO, Bonus for meeting minimum hourly requirement

Not specified

Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Document Management, Case Management, Calendaring, Legal Billing, Trial Preparation, Discovery Responses, Interrogatories, Pleadings, Motions, Depositions

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate, 3+ years of litigation experience, Strong organizational and communication skills, Ability to work under tight deadlines, Experience with toxic tort or insurance billing guidelines a plus, Medical background/experience a plus

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