Paralegal - Commercial Litigation (MFR)

Husch Blackwell; Springfield (MO); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Paralegal to support a national counsel team handling automobile insurance defense matters with minimum financial responsibility. The role emphasizes strong organization, docket management, and familiarity with AI-assisted tools across multiple offices.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of related experience, a Paralegal Certificate or law degree, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience with automobile insurance defense, including minimum financial responsibility.
• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in a law-related field or anAssociate’s degree and paralegal training.
• Significant legal experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at the discretion of the Managing Director.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to attorneys in all aspects of MFR claim management and litigation, including fact investigation, medical record review, docketing and case deadline management, and drafting litigation documents and client reporting.
• Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, and trials and related proceedings, and attend if needed.
• 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.
• Maintain professional demeanor and attitude.
• Learn and apply firm policies and learn AI tools.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Insurance defense

Legal research

Docket management

Deposition prep

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree in law

Tools

Case management software

Legal AI tools

Job description

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 Paralegal position. This position can be in any Husch Blackwell Office including our virtual office, The Link.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role will support a national counsel team in the management of personal injury and property damage cases relating to the minimum financial responsibility (MFR) limits mandated by applicable state law. Candidates must be adept at leveraging technology, including AI, and be willing to learn Firm-approved tools. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail to handle a nationwide docket of cases. Candidates should have at least five years of experience with automobile insurance defense, including minimum financial responsibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide assistance to attorneys in all aspects of MFR claim management and litigation, including assistance with fact investigation, medical record review, docketing and case deadline management, and drafting litigation documents and client reporting.
• Prepare materials for and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials and related proceedings, and attend same if needed.
• 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.
• Maintain professional demeanor and attitude.
• Comply with firm policies.
• Sustain attention to detail and quality of work.
• Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance.
• Independently organize and manage files.
• Anticipate attorney needs.
• Independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.
• Familiarity and experience with adopting legal AI and ability to learn and implement new AI preferred.
• Meet billable hour requirement of 1500 hours per year.
• Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of five years of experience with automobile insurance defense, including minimum financial responsibility.
• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in a law related field or Associate’s degree and paralegal training.
• Significant, substantive legal-related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at the discretion of the Managing Directo

OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
• Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
• Ability to successfully perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time-management and prioritization skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
• Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product.
• Ability to exercise good judgment at all times by making sound and practical decisions; ability to assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines.
• High level of professional integrity required; ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust.

Compensation And Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience.

• 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 salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.

The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of California: $86,000 - $139,000
• State of Colorado: $75,000 - $119,000
• State of Illinois: $64,000 - $125,000
• State of Maryland: $73,000 - $107,000
• State Massachusetts: $85,000 - $130,000
• State of Minnesota: $75,000 - $111,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $114,000
• State of New York: $66,000 - $125,000
• State of 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; 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.

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