Mass Tort Paralegal

Jobot; Jenkintown (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Bonus Pay

Job summary

Jobot, a national plaintiff-side litigation firm, seeks a Paralegal with 2+ years' experience to support attorneys on mass tort cases, manage a high-volume caseload, draft pleadings, handle discovery, and assist with trial preparation and client communication.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Paralegal Studies or Law (ABA certificate preferred), be proficient in Westlaw or LexisNexis, MS Office, and case management software, and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of paralegal experience in litigation or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Law, or related field; ABA certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys on mass tort cases.
• Manage a high volume of cases from intake to trial.
• Draft pleadings, conduct discovery, and assist with trial preparation.
• Maintain and update case files, ensuring accessibility of information.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and outside parties as needed.

Skills

2+ years litigation experience

Excellent written and verbal communic

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Paralegal Studies or Law

ABA-approved paralegal certificate (preferable)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Paralegal case management software

Job description

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a well known national plaintiff side litigation firm!

Why join us?

• 401K
• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Bonus Pay

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys on mass tort cases.
• Manage a high volume of cases from start to finish, including initial client intake, drafting pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Conduct extensive legal research and fact-checking to assist attorneys in case preparation.
• Maintain and update case files, ensuring all relevant information is easily accessible and up-to-date.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and other outside parties as needed.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Paralegal in litigation or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Law, or a related field. A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferable.
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management software.
• Familiarity with state and federal court rules and procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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