Paralegal

Husch Blackwell; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell seeks a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join their virtual office or any location. The role involves assisting attorneys with document preparation, legal research, and case management while promoting a diverse and inclusive culture. Candidates should possess between 3-7 years of relevant experience and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Short and long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 - 7 years relevant experience.
• Relativity experience.
• Trial preparation and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with fact investigation, drafting pleadings, and document production.
• Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Organize files and coordinate client communications.

Skills

Fact investigation

Witness interviews

Legal research

Document preparation

Database management

Docketing/case management

Client service

Tools

Relativity

Job description

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Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Commercial Litigation Paralegal position. This position is open in our virtual office, The Link, or any of our locations.

The Commercial Litigation Paralegal will provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, witness interviews, drafting pleadings and correspondence, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, trial preparation, trial attendance and overall client service. Essential functions include:

• Provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, witness interviews, drafting pleadings and correspondence, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service.
• Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance.
• Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to Paralegal Assistant.
• Prepare materials for and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials and related proceedings, and attend same if needed.
• Pre-trial preparation and trial attendance.
• Prepare 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.
• Act as a liaison between clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication of case information and production of materials.
• Stay informed of developments in the Commercial Litigation practice areas and the Paralegal industry.
• Attend and participate in internal CLEs.
• Anticipate attorney needs.
• Serve as a mentor to a Paralegal Assistant, or more junior Paralegal, as needed.
• Meet annual billable hour target of 1500.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 - 7 years relevant experience.
• Relativity experience.
• Trial preparation and attendance.
  
  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of California: $84,000 - $112,000
• State of Colorado: $67,000 - $92,000
• State of Illinois: $72,000 - $98,000
• State of Maryland: $70,000 - $98,000
• State Massachusetts: $76,000 - $90,000
• Sate of Minnesota: $89,000 - $100,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $85,000 - $116,000
• State of New York: $79,000 - $116,000
• State of Washington: $78,000 - $106,000
• Washington, DC: $85,000 - $115,000
  
  

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. 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; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and much more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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