Toxic Tort Paralegal - Los Angeles, United States - Polsinelli LLP

Description

At Polsinelli, _What a Law Firm Should Be_, is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day.

We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive.

Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you


Responsibilities:

• Draft routine legal documents.
• Manage multiple cases from start to trial.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize medical records.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize various other documents.
• Assist with preparation of depositions, including gathering and organizing exhibits.
• Assist with trial preparation: assist with pretrial documents (deposition designations, exhibit and witness list, organize exhibits, files, and other supporting documents.
• Assist during trial: manage exhibits, assist with witnesses and any other duties associated with trial.
• Conduct various document searches and factual research.
• Communication with clients, court, medical providers/experts, and other legal counsel involved in case.

Skills:

• Experience in all phases of the litigation process.
• Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects for several attorneys.
• Ability to search database programs and assist with organizing, summarizing and/or categorizing documents.
• Experience preparing for depositions and trials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented.
• Adaptable to changing priorities; flexible.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel, clients, other counsel, and vendors.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and identify solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The budgeted salary range for this role is $85,000 - $120,000.


Experience:
Required

• 5 year(s): Litigation paralegal experience working on asbestos/toxic tort litigation cases.

Education:
Preferred

• Bachelor's or better

Licenses & Certifications:
Required

• Paralegal Certification

Behaviors:
Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:
Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR c)