Job Title: Paralegal - Responsive Pleadings
Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal for Responsive Pleadings at the law firm will be responsible for providing comprehensive assistance to attorneys through various tasks essential for litigation practice. These tasks include fact investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and client service. The focus will be on handling responsive pleadings for asbestos cases, which encompasses discovery, deposition preparation, investigation, trial and mediation preparation, analyzing factual information, preparing pleadings, motions, and/or briefs, managing document production databases, and participating in trials. Essential duties include:
- Maintaining a professional demeanor and attitude.
- Complying with firm policies.
- Sustaining attention to detail and quality of work.
- Developing technical proficiency in database use and management, internet/electronic research, and project folder/electronic file maintenance.
- Organizing and managing files independently or delegating tasks to Paralegal Assistants or Information Governance and supervising them.
- Attending and participating in in-house CLEs.
- Supervising and mentoring Paralegal Assistants.
- Anticipating attorney needs.
- Handling all key duties independently without supervision from another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.
- Meeting a billable hour requirement of 1500 hours per year.
Core Requirements:
- Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
- Ability to interact professionally and courteously with clients and employees at all times; maintaining a professional appearance is required.
- Ability to perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing business demands.
- Ability to produce an acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately, ensuring a quality final work product.
- Ability to exercise good judgment by making sound and practical decisions and assuming responsibility for decisions, acting decisively under deadlines.
- High level of professional integrity required, maintaining confidentiality, and building trust.
- Ability to lead and motivate the work of others; when applicable, successfully manage direct reports, including performance evaluation, goal-setting, employee development, and problem-solving.
Position-Specific Requirements:
- Mandatory experience in Asbestos/Toxic Tort litigation.
- A Paralegal Certificate or a Bachelor’s degree in a law-related field, or an Associate’s degree with paralegal training.
Education and Experience Information:
- Required: Mass Tort/Asbestos experience.
- Preferred: Florida asbestos experience.
- Required: Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's Degree.
Salary Information:
Compensation for this position is commensurate with skill and experience, with variations based on location and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:
- State of California: $84,000 - $112,000
- State of Colorado: $67,000 - $92,000
- State of Illinois: $72,000 - $98,000
- State of Maryland: $70,000 - $98,000
- State Massachusetts: $76,000 - $90,000
- State of Minnesota: $89,000 - $100,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $85,000 - $116,000
- State of New York: $79,000 - $116,000
- State of Washington: $78,000 - $106,000
- Washington, DC: $85,000 - $115,000
These salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, which is non-guaranteed and dependent on individual and firm performance. Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts for certain medical and dependent care expenses, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements.
The law firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform the essential functions of the position. The firm values diversity, equity, and inclusion, reflecting these principles in its hiring and team culture.
