Toxic Tort Paralegal
Toxic Tort Paralegal
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$ 75000 - 90000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978 we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms. Were also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork Collaboration Client Service and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a longterm fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered then we invite you to apply to our Toxic Tort Paralegalposition in ourSan FranciscoOffice.
This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated selfstarter to advance their paralegal career by developing an understanding of the anatomy of defense litigation through handson experience in a fastpaced litigation group.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare records review and prepare exhibits analyze medical records and trial preparation
Contact outside sources (government agencies etc. to obtain public information and review and analyze the same
Search and retrieve information from courtrelated databases as well as other online sources of case information
Prepare summary of pertinent transcripts
Assemble chronologies of pertinent facts and key documents
Review analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and codefendants
Determine prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review
Conduct investigative research on opposing parties and expert witnesses
Manage documents and organize case files
Monitor and review third party eFile/eService databases
Qualifications
Must have a bachelors degree
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited Paralegal program/course preferred
2 years toxic tort litigation experience including asbestos talc benzene mold or similar cases
Experience preparing pleadings and discovery requests/responses summarizing medical employment and military records and supporting trial
Trial preparation experience a plus
Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook)
iManage experience a plus
Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical
Clear and effective communication skills both orally and in writing
Must be able to work independently and be proactive
Experience with ediscovery and using Relativity or other document review platforms is a plus
A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience education licensure and/or certifications geographic location market demands other business and organizational needs and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered fulltime and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan medical dental vision disability and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Pay Range
$75000 $90000 USD
Why Should You Apply
- Benefits:Outstanding benefits package including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024 agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement please contact us at .
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firms policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race color national origin religion age sex disability citizenship marital status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
Employment Type
Full Time
