Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to provide advanced, full-cycle litigation support for complex product liability and mass tort matters. This role suits a self-directed professional who can manage matter workflows from inception through trial in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will support attorneys and case teams, draft discovery, manage eDiscovery and document databases, and assist with deposition planning and trial exhibits.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or higher, or paralegal certificate.
• Strong defense litigation experience in product liability and mass tort matters.
• Proficiency with eDiscovery, document management, database searches, productions, and litigation support technology.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of product liability and mass tort litigation, including investigation, discovery, motions, trial preparation, and trial.
• Draft and review discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, pleadings, motions, correspondence, deposition materials, and transcript summaries.
• Manage document review, eDiscovery, productions, exhibits, and case databases for complex matters.
• Assist with deposition and witness outlines, cite-check filings, prepare trial exhibits, and operate trial support technology.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

eDiscovery tools

Litigation support software

Job description

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to provide advanced, full-cycle litigation support. This role is ideal for a self-directed professional who can manage complex matters from inception through trial and contribute immediately in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and case teams through all phases of product liability and mass tort litigation, including investigation, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and trial.
• Draft and review discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, pleadings, motions, correspondence, deposition materials, and summaries of transcripts and medical records.
• Manage document review, eDiscovery, productions, factual evidence, exhibits, case databases, and organizational systems for complex matters.
• Assist with deposition and witness outlines, cite-check and proofread filings, prepare trial exhibits, and operate trial support technology.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher, or a paralegal certificate, required; a bachelor's degree is preferred. Substantial relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Strong defense litigation experience in product liability and mass tort matters, including hands-on trial preparation and trial support.
• Demonstrated proficiency with eDiscovery, document management, database searches, productions, and litigation support technology.
• Excellent judgment, communication, organization, attention to detail, and time management, with the ability to work independently, handle sensitive information, and manage competing deadlines.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.

We look forward to working with you.

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