Paralegal

Saint Louis

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Why is This a Great Opportunity?

This paralegal position offers a compelling opportunity for seasoned professionals seeking to advance their careers in asbestos litigation within a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ law firm. This role promises both professional growth and the chance to contribute meaningfully to complex litigation cases.

Job Description:

National plaintiffs’ law firm is seeking a full-time paralegal. This position supports senior partners and works on asbestos litigation. The role focuses on filing and amending complaints, filing and tracking discovery, filing and tracking motions, and all aspects of case administration.
Sample Position Responsibilities:
• File and amend complaints
• File discovery responses
• Coordinate deposition calendaring
• Draft and file deposition notices
• Case coordination and communication with other departments within the firm
• Calculate and advise of deadlines for any motions filed by defense
• File motions
• Calendar motion responses
• Prepare exhibits
• Additional administrative tasks include, scheduling appointments/depositions, arranging travel plans.
Position Requirements:
• Excellent typing, interpersonal, organizational and phone skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility
• Overtime likely at times
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook

Qualifications:

• 6+ years’ experience as Legal Assistant/Paralegal
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or Paralegal Certificate
• Prior plaintiff mass tort or asbestos experience is ideal
• Firm cannot consider candidates with prior asbestos defense litigation experience due to conflicts

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Reference JOB-29320N

Job Type Full-time

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Kirstin Schmelig

I look forward to assisting you with your search and assessing whether this role could be a good fit for you. Please apply for confidential consideration!

kschmelig@careeradvancers.com

314-924-9826

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