Paralegal (St Louis)

St. louis law firm is recruiting an experienced litigation paralegal with 1+ years’ experience in litigation supporting a team of attorneys in our toxic tort/asbestos practice for our St. Louis office. What we offer: Collaborative Environment:

Join a team that values collaboration and mutual support. Professional Growth:

Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. Client-Centric Approach:

Work with a firm that prioritizes client relationships and satisfaction. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a firm that values your expertise and dedication, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today. You’ll love this job if: You have passion for litigation work You take pride in being organized You are detail-oriented You can have fun at work You can be flexible What you’ll do: Assist attorneys in all phases of products liability litigation, with an emphasis in asbestos defense, including case intake, investigation, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and post-trial activities Review, organize, and summarize various types of records, including medical records, incident reports, plaintiff fact sheets, work histories, deposition transcripts, and other case-related documents Draft legal documents such as pleadings, answers, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests and responses Coordinate, schedule, and prepare attorneys for meetings, depositions with experts and witnesses, and court appearances Prepare subpoenas, authorizations, and document production logs Prepare and maintain detailed case chronologies, exposure analyses, and product identification summaries Conduct factual and legal research to support case strategy Conduct research to locate expert witnesses Prepare exhibits and other materials for hearings, mediations, and trials Support attorneys in trial preparation and attend trial, as necessary Support attorneys in settlement negotiations, including preparation of settlement documents and releases Communicate professionally with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other third parties Track case deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures You should have: 4 Year Degree in Legal Studies or 4 Year Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 Years experience as a billing Paralegal or 2 Year Degree in Paralegal/Legal Studies and a minimum of 5 Years experience. Knowledge of legal principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal paralegal training Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints Ability to proofread material for contextual, grammatical, typographic, or spelling errors Ability to review, organize, analyze, and summarize facts and documents Excellent communication and writing skills Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Products Proficient in document management and case management software Ability to travel to private and public buildings, locally or nationwide, via private or public transportation to assist attorney in representing clients