Paralegal - England

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.

We believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes and are committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds.

If you are a motivated professional seeking a long‑term fit where you can grow and be empowered, apply for the Mass Tort Paralegal position.

Mass Tort Paralegal is a full‑time role in a virtual office or any of our locations. The position opens in our virtual office, The Link, or any of our offices. Location in the New England area is preferable for candidates without asbestos litigation experience.

Assist attorneys with fact investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service. Focus on New England asbestos practice.

Duties include:

• Run investigations, discovery, deposition preparation, trial and mediation preparation.
• Analyse factual information and assist in preparation of pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Manage document production databases and case management databases.
• Participate in trial preparations and trial support.
• Maintain professional demeanor and comply with firm policies.
• Organise files and delegate tasks to Paralegal Assistants, supervising as needed.
• Attend in‑house CLEs.
• Mentor and supervise Paralegal Assistants.
• Anticipate attorney needs and handle key duties independently.
• Meet billable hour requirement of 1,500 hours per year.

• Deliver superior service through effective communication.
• Professional appearance, courteous client interaction.
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and prioritisation skills.
• Collaborative teamwork and adaptability.
• Efficient, accurate production of quality work.
• Sound judgment, decisive under deadlines.
• High professional integrity, confidentiality and trust.
• Leadership and motivation of others, including performance evaluation and employee development where applicable.

• Mandatory asbestos/toxic tort litigation experience.
• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree in a law‑related field (Associate's degree and paralegal training acceptable).
• Familiarity with e‑filing protocols and online docket research in New England state and federal courts.
• Preferred location in New England area for candidates lacking asbestos litigation experience, but not required for those with experience.

Salary ranges vary by state:

• 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
• Jersey City, NJ: $85,000 – $116,000
• New York: $79,000 – $116,000
• Washington: $78,000 – $106,000
• Washington DC: $85,000 – $115,000

Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; pre‑tax flexible spending account; employee assistance program; paid time off, paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan; and more.

Discretionary bonus opportunities are dependent on individual and firm performance.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.