Legal Staff Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ

Law Firm

Phoenix, AZ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ

Legal Staff

No

Education
Required
Associate's degree
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate


Paralegal - Join a Leading Law Firm with Locations Across the US

H1: Join Our Team as a Mass Tort Paralegal - Apply Now!
H2: **Members Only** is Seeking a Skilled Paralegal with Asbestos Experience

Law Firm: **Members Only**
Job Title: Mass Tort Paralegal
Job Category: Paralegals
Requisition Number: PARAL002537
Experience: California asbestos experience required
Education: Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred
Type: Full-Time, Remote

The Role:
**Members Only**, a leading full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, is seeking a skilled Mass Tort Paralegal to join our team. This is a full-time, remote position that can be based in any of our locations or in our virtual office, The Link. The Mass Tort Paralegal will provide support to attorneys in various tasks, including fact investigation, legal research, document preparation, and client service. This position will focus on our California asbestos practice and may include duties such as discovery, deposition preparation, trial preparation, and more.

Why Work with Us:
At Husch Blackwell, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion lead to better outcomes. We are committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation that makes our firm and our communities better. We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, and more.

Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation, and client service
- Focus on California asbestos practice and may include duties such as discovery, deposition preparation, trial preparation, and more
- Maintain professional demeanor and comply with firm policies
- Develop technical proficiency in database use and management, internet/electronic research, and project folder/electronic file maintenance
- Attend and participate in in-house CLEs
- Mentor Paralegal Assistants and anticipate attorney needs
- Independently handle all key duties without supervision
- Meet billable hour requirement of 1500 hours per year

Qualifications:
- California asbestos experience mandatory
- Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree in a law related field or Associate's degree and paralegal training
- Ability to deliver superior service and communicate effectively
- Professional and courteous attitude at all times
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing business demands
- Ability to produce quality work efficiently and accurately
- Good judgment and ability to make sound decisions under deadlines
- High level of professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to lead and motivate others

Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation based on skills, experience, and location
- Expected compensation ranges for various states and jurisdictions listed below
- Bonus opportunities based on individual and firm performance
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more

Expected Compensation Ranges:
- 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 of 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

Join Our Team:
If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Mass Tort Paralegal position. Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.