Paralegal-Toxic Tort
Career Developers - san francisco, CA
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Paralegal (Toxic Tort) Full-Time (Hybrid schedule San Fran, CA) Hybrid work schedule (3Days on-Site/2 Days from home. San Francisco, CA office Salary: $80K - $90K Base Required Experience: 2+ years of Toxic Tort litigation experience, including asbestos, talc, benzene, mold, or similar cases Experience preparing pleadings and discovery requests/responses, summarizing medical, employment, and military records, and supporting trial Must be able to work a Hybrid schedule in San Fran Supporting the needs of 4 attorneys Position Overview : This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated self-starter to advance their paralegal career by developing an understanding of the anatomy of defense litigation through hands-on experience in a fast-paced litigation group. Required Experience Bachelor's degree. A paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited paralegal program/course is preferred. 2+ years of toxic tort litigation experience, including asbestos, talc, benzene, mold, or similar cases. Experience preparing pleadings and discovery requests/responses, summarizing medical, employment, and military records, and supporting trials. Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical. Clear and effective communication skills both orally and in writing. Must be able to work independently and be proactive. Experience that would be a plus Trial preparation experience a plus. Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) iManage experience. Experience with e-discovery and using Relativity or other document review platforms. Responsibilities : Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, analyze medical records, and conduct trial preparation. Contact outside sources (government agencies, etc.) to obtain public information. Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources of case information. Prepare a summary of pertinent transcripts. Assemble chronologies of pertinent facts and key documents. Review, analyze, and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants. Determine, prepare, and organize materials needed for expert witness review. Conduct investigative research on opposing parties and expert witnesses. Manage documents and organize case files. Monitor and review third-party eFile/eService databases.
Created: 2024-10-23