Toxic Tort Paralegal

5-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Toxic Tort Paralegal at a Leading Law Firm in St. Louis, MO - 5 Years of Experience Required

The Law Firm:

- Polsinelli, a top-tier law firm, is looking for a skilled and experienced toxic tort paralegal to join their dynamic team in St. Louis, MO.
- At Polsinelli, we strive to create an environment where our team members can bring their creativity and professional passions to the workplace, allowing them to thrive and excel.
- Our tagline, "What a Law Firm Should Be," is not just a slogan, it is a way of life for our firm.

The Position:

- As a toxic tort paralegal, you will be responsible for supporting our Products Liability and Toxic Tort Practice Group, specifically in defending asbestos cases.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience working on asbestos/toxic tort litigation cases and be able to manage multiple cases at various stages of the litigation process, from service of new petition/complaint through trial.
- This is a full-time position located in our St. Louis (Clayton) office.

Responsibilities:

- Draft routine legal documents and manage multiple cases from start to trial.
- Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize medical records and other relevant documents.
- Assist with preparation for depositions and trials, including gathering and organizing exhibits and assisting with witness management.
- Conduct document searches and factual research.
- Communicate with clients, court, medical providers/experts, and other legal counsel involved in the case.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
- Paralegal certification required.
- At least 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal working on asbestos/toxic tort cases.
- Experience in all phases of the litigation process.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects for several attorneys.
- Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, professional environment.
- Able to adapt to changing priorities and be flexible.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of firm personnel, clients, and other legal professionals.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues and identify solutions.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and more.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for growth and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

- Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Toxic Tort Paralegal Job in St. Louis, MO - 5 Years of Experience Required

Polsinelli, a top-tier law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced toxic tort paralegal to join our team in St. Louis, MO. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting our Products Liability and Toxic Tort Practice Group, specifically defending asbestos cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in this area and be able to manage multiple cases at various stages of the litigation process.

At Polsinelli, we strive to create an environment where our team members can bring their creativity and professional passions to the workplace, allowing them to thrive and excel. Our tagline, "What a Law Firm Should Be," is not just a slogan, it is a way of life for our firm.

Responsibilities:

- Draft routine legal documents and manage multiple cases from start to trial.
- Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize medical records and other relevant documents.
- Assist with preparation for depositions and trials, including gathering and organizing exhibits and assisting with witness management.
- Conduct document searches and factual research.
- Communicate with clients, court, medical providers/experts, and other legal counsel involved in the case.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
- Paralegal certification required.
- At least 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal working on asbestos/toxic tort cases.
- Experience in all phases of the litigation process.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects for several attorneys.
- Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, professional environment.
- Able to adapt to changing priorities and be flexible.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of firm personnel, clients, and other legal professionals.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues and identify solutions.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and more.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for growth and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

- Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a skilled and experienced toxic tort paralegal looking for a new opportunity in a dynamic and supportive environment, apply today at Polsinelli!

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Legal Document Drafting, Case Management, Medical Record Analysis, Deposition Preparation, Trial Preparation, Document Searching, Verbal and Written Communication, Organization, Problem-Solving, Microsoft Office

Bachelor's Degree

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certification, 5 years of experience in toxic tort litigation

Legal