Paralegal - England

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Husch Blackwell LLP is a full‑service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our firm and our communities better.

This position is open in our virtual office, The Link, or any of our locations. Location in the New England area is preferable, but required for candidates with asbestos litigation experience. The Mass Tort Paralegal will provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service. The role will focus on New England asbestos practice and may include discovery, deposition preparation, investigation, trial and mediation preparation, analysis of factual information, assistance in preparation of pleadings, motions and/or briefs, management of document production databases and case management databases, and trial participation.

• Maintain professional demeanor and attitude.
• Comply with firm policies.
• Sustain attention to detail and quality of work.
• Learn and develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance.
• Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to Paralegal Assistants or Information Governance and supervise the same.
• Attend and participate in in‑house CLEs.
• Supervise and mentor Paralegal Assistants.
• Anticipate attorney needs.
• Independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.
• Meet billable hour requirement of 1,500 hours per year.

• Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
• Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team; willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
• Produce quality work efficiently and accurately; make good judgment decisions and act decisively under deadlines.
• High level of professional integrity requiring confidentiality and trust.
• Leadership and motivation of others; when applicable, supervise direct reports including performance evaluation, goal setting, employee development and problem solving.

• Asbestos / Toxic Tort litigation experience mandatory.
• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in a law‑related field or Associate’s degree and paralegal training.
• Familiarity with e‑filing protocols and online docket research in New England state and federal courts.
• Location in New England area is preferred but not required for candidates with asbestos litigation experience.

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• California: $84,000 – $112,000
• Colorado: $67,000 – $92,000
• Illinois: $72,000 – $98,000
• Maryland: $70,000 – $98,000
• Massachusetts: $76,000 – $90,000
• Minnesota: $89,000 – $100,000
• New Jersey: $85,000 – $116,000
• New York: $79,000 – $116,000
• Washington: $78,000 – $106,000
• Washington, D.C.: $85,000 – $115,000

Full‑time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; pre‑tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; paid time off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Law Practice