Litigation Paralegal - Asbestos

Job Description

Job Description

This is a hybrid position, offering work from home 2-3 day/week.

We offer an outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and much more!

National law firm seeks an experienced litigation paralegal who has strong experience working in asbestos litigation. The successful candidate will work with a dynamic litigation team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Follow the ethical requirements in order to assist in preparation of case for trial;

2. Review and analyze matters for the purpose of preparing matter evaluations and status reports to attorneys and clients;

3. Assist with all phases of discovery, trial preparation and trial support;

4. Draft answers, witness lists, affidavits, motions, subpoenas, and other legal documents;

5. Establish, organize and maintain pleading indexes, attorney trial notebooks, expert witness notebooks, document indexes and lists;

6. Review and outline depositions, indexes and summarize documents;

7. Keep track of deposition and trial dates;

8. Schedule court dates as required;

9. Enter information in client databases and utilize litigation software as needed;

10. Knowledge of Michigan court rules, procedures and e-filing requirements;

Qualifications , Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate are highly recommended. At least 3 years of on-the-job experience is required. Asbestos experience highly desired;

2. Previous Michigan court experience is a plus;

3. Possess knowledge of legal principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal paralegal training or its equivalent;

4. Possess the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when evaluating legal matters;

5. Possess the ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors;

6. Possess interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow the instruction effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact;

7. Regular and timely attendance at work when scheduled;

8. Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain while organizing and maintaining multiple cases;

9. Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position, may require irregular hours;

10. Have the ability to travel to private and public buildings, local and statewide, via private or public conveyance to assist attorney in attending to client needs on legal matters.

The firm has multiple offices in the US employing the best technology, processes and people, for the express purpose of providing excellent service and results for clients. We would love to consider how we can work together!

Company Description

The firm has multiple offices in the US employing the best technology, processes and people, for the express purpose of providing excellent service and results for clients. We would love to consider how we can work together!