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. We are committed to attracting, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

This 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 position focuses on the New England asbestos practice.

• 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 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.

• Deliver superior service to internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
• Interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
• Excellent organizational, time-management and prioritization skills.
• Collaborate within a team and adapt to changing business demands.
• Produce high quality work product efficiently and accurately.
• Exercise good judgment; assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and build trust; high level of professional integrity required.
• Lead and motivate others; manage 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 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. Full‑time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; pre‑tax flexible spending account; employee assistance program; paid time off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan; and more.

Salary ranges (selected states)

• 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
• New York: $79,000 - $116,000
• Washington: $78,000 - $106,000
• Washington, DC: $85,000 - $115,000

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying. For accommodations or other questions, contact our HR team.