Senior Litigation Paralegal

McPhail Sanchez, LLC; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Teasdale seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to lead legal processes, including depositions, trial preparation, and trial execution, with a focus on Mass Tort. The role requires meeting billable-hour targets and coordinating responsive discovery and filings.

The position supports trials, client communications, and complex document production in a hybrid work setting with four onsite days in St. Louis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal or related role.
• Mass tort experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of court filings and docketing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in researching, drafting, and revising discovery, motions, judgments, and dismissals.
• Attend and assist in trials and with witness lists.
• Provide case evaluations and assess settlement value for negotiation purposes.
• Prepare, execute, and download court filings including electronic filings and state filings.
• Manage compliance deadlines through docketing administration.
• Draft client correspondence for attorneys.

Skills

Legal research

Team leadership

Communication

Docketing

Trial support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary Description

The Senior Litigation Paralegal takes a lead role in providing all legal processes including depositions, trial preparation and trial execution. This position is expected to meet or exceed a billable hour model. This role will be focused on Mass Tort.

Essential Functions

• Lead the team in researching, drafting, and revising of discovery, motions, judgments and dismissals
• Attend and assist in trials and witness lists
• Responsible for providing case evaluations, as well as provide an assessment of the case’s settlement value according to prior settlement history, for negotiation purposes
• Prepares, executes and downloads court filings including electronic filings, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and state filings, and court pleadings
• Manage compliance deadlines through docketing administration
• Draft client correspondence for attorneys
• Lead the team in conducting legal research and compiling materials in order to prepare for depositions, hearings and trials
• May prepare discovery production, schedule depositions, and check case citations
• May obtain records and work with experts in all areas of litigation
• May serve as a point of contact for clients and may interpret data for clients and team

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in paralegal studies preferred
• Licenses and/or Certifications: Paralegal certificate or degree
• Experience: 5 or more years in legal industry or equivalent transferrable skills from industries such as insurance, government, regulatory/compliance administration; skilled in Microsoft Office; 5+ years as a Litigation Paralegal preferred

Competencies

• Decision Making – Makes decisions quickly and potentially with limited information; structures and coordinates personal and team priorities
• Communication – Communicates in a clear, concise and organized manner; and prevents miscommunication by clarifying difficult concepts and ensures understanding by others; knows the appropriate amount of information to share with various parties; ensures regular and consistent information is shared; and understands the appropriate level of confidentiality
• Leadership – Gives positive and constructive feedback to peers; trains new employees; finds solutions to a problem; works autonomously; and is motivated to anticipate future business needs
• Continuous Learning – Identifies self-training needs and opportunities; positively accepts changesTeamwork – Actively participates in the team and can provide feedback and solutions; listens and responds constructively to others' concerns
• Alignment to Values - Consistently demonstrates the Firm's values and offers constructive feedback to team members regarding the values; strives to learn more and participate in diversity and inclusion efforts; demonstrates respect by understanding and providing support

Supervisory Responsibilities

Indirect

Physical Activity and Work Model

The employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer. Work Model: This role follows a hybrid work arrangement and requires a regular onsite presence of four (4) days per week in the Firm’s St. Louis office.

Travel Required

8%

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

EEO Statement

Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Armstrong Teasdale, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.