Husch Blackwell
Mass Tort Paralegal (California)
Husch Blackwell LLP is a full‑service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States. We serve clients with domestic and international operations and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
We invite motivated professionals who value teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation to apply for this long‑term, virtual‑office position. The Mass Tort Paralegal will assist attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service for California product‑liability matters, including asbestos, silica, and other toxic tort matters.
Essential Job Functions
Assist attorneys with fact investigation, witness interviews, drafting pleadings and correspondence, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service.
Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, trials, and related proceedings; attend when required.
Participate in pre‑trial preparation and trial attendance.
Draft pleadings and discovery.
Coordinate filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for service.
Collect and summarize medical and/or other records.
Assist with calendaring/docketing.
Work with attorneys in multiple offices.
Liaise between clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication of case information and production of materials.
Stay informed of developments in product liability practice areas and the paralegal industry.
Maintain professional demeanor and attitude.
Comply with firm policies.
Sustain attention to detail and quality of work.
Develop technical proficiency in database use and management, electronic research, and project folder/electronic file maintenance.
Organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to Paralegal Assistants or Information Governance.
Attend and participate in in‑house CLEs.
Mentor Paralegal Assistants.
Anticipate attorney needs.
Handle key duties independently without supervision of another paralegal or senior paralegal.
Meet a billable hour requirement of 1,500 hours per year.
Core Requirements
Deliver superior service to internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
Interact professionally and courteously with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
Perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills.
Collaborate within a team; adapt to changing business demands.
Produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; produce quality final work product.
Exercise good judgment at all times; assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines.
Maintain high level of professional integrity; maintain confidentiality and build trust.
Lead and motivate the work of others; manage direct reports, evaluate performance, set goals, develop employees, and solve problems.
Position‑Specific Requirements
Asbestos, silicosis, or other toxic‑tort litigation experience mandatory (California specific).
Paralegal certificate, bachelor’s degree in a law‑related field, associate’s degree with paralegal training, or equivalent.
Compensation and Benefits Employees receive compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.
California: $86,000 – $139,000
Colorado: $75,000 – $119,000
Illinois: $64,000 – $125,000
Maryland: $73,000 – $107,000
Massachusetts: $85,000 – $130,000
Minneapolis: $75,000 – $111,000
Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 – $114,000
New York: $66,000 – $125,000
Washington: $88,000 – $134,000
Washington, DC: $94,000 – $138,000
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, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements, and more.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.
Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.
EEO Statement EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.
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We invite motivated professionals who value teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation to apply for this long‑term, virtual‑office position. The Mass Tort Paralegal will assist attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service for California product‑liability matters, including asbestos, silica, and other toxic tort matters.
Essential Job Functions
Assist attorneys with fact investigation, witness interviews, drafting pleadings and correspondence, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service.
Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, trials, and related proceedings; attend when required.
Participate in pre‑trial preparation and trial attendance.
Draft pleadings and discovery.
Coordinate filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for service.
Collect and summarize medical and/or other records.
Assist with calendaring/docketing.
Work with attorneys in multiple offices.
Liaise between clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication of case information and production of materials.
Stay informed of developments in product liability practice areas and the paralegal industry.
Maintain professional demeanor and attitude.
Comply with firm policies.
Sustain attention to detail and quality of work.
Develop technical proficiency in database use and management, electronic research, and project folder/electronic file maintenance.
Organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to Paralegal Assistants or Information Governance.
Attend and participate in in‑house CLEs.
Mentor Paralegal Assistants.
Anticipate attorney needs.
Handle key duties independently without supervision of another paralegal or senior paralegal.
Meet a billable hour requirement of 1,500 hours per year.
Core Requirements
Deliver superior service to internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
Interact professionally and courteously with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
Perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills.
Collaborate within a team; adapt to changing business demands.
Produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; produce quality final work product.
Exercise good judgment at all times; assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines.
Maintain high level of professional integrity; maintain confidentiality and build trust.
Lead and motivate the work of others; manage direct reports, evaluate performance, set goals, develop employees, and solve problems.
Position‑Specific Requirements
Asbestos, silicosis, or other toxic‑tort litigation experience mandatory (California specific).
Paralegal certificate, bachelor’s degree in a law‑related field, associate’s degree with paralegal training, or equivalent.
Compensation and Benefits Employees receive compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.
California: $86,000 – $139,000
Colorado: $75,000 – $119,000
Illinois: $64,000 – $125,000
Maryland: $73,000 – $107,000
Massachusetts: $85,000 – $130,000
Minneapolis: $75,000 – $111,000
Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 – $114,000
New York: $66,000 – $125,000
Washington: $88,000 – $134,000
Washington, DC: $94,000 – $138,000
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, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements, and more.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.
Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.
EEO Statement EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.
Contact and Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Husch Blackwell by 2x.
Job Alerts Sign in to set job alerts for “Paralegal” roles.
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