Toxic Tort Paralegal

1 month ago


San Francisco, United States Wilson Elser Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Wilson Elser’s San Francisco office seeks a Paralegal to join the Toxic Tort practice team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated, self-starter to advance their paralegal career by developing an understanding of the anatomy of defense litigation through hands-on experience in a fast-paced litigation group.

The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

The Position

Qualifications
•Must have a bachelor's degree
•Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited Paralegal program/course preferred
•2+ years toxic tort litigation experience, including asbestos, talc, benzene, mold, or similar cases
•Experience preparing pleadings and discovery requests/responses, summarizing medical, employment, and military records, and supporting trial
•Trial preparation experience a plus
•Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
•iManage experience a plus
•Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical
•Clear and effective communication skills both orally and in writing
•Must be able to work independently and be proactive
•Experience with e-discovery and using Relativity or other document review platforms is a plus

Responsibilities
•Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, analyze medical records, and trial preparation
•Contact outside sources (government agencies, etc.) to obtain public information and review and analyze the same
•Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources of case information
•Prepare summary of pertinent transcripts
•Assemble chronologies of pertinent facts and key documents
•Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
•Determine, prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review
•Conduct investigative research on opposing parties and expert witnesses
•Manage documents and organize case files
•Monitor and review third party eFile/eService databases

Why Should You Apply?
•Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
•Generous PTO plan
•Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
•Corporate Discount Plans

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000.  This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.  This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.  

Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm focused on its commitment to both their clients and you Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to Careers@wilsonelser.com and putting "San Francisco Toxic Tort Paralegal" in the subject line. #LI-AB1

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Company DescriptionWilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. With a full-service office in London and a network of affiliate firms in France, Germany and Mexico, Wilson Elser routinely provides legal advice and representation throughout the world.

While Wilson Elser's heritage and primary focus is insurance defense, it increasingly has expanded into the corporate and transactional realms in order to better serve its clients. Along these lines, the firm currently has a broad range of practice areas, members of which will often work on multidisciplinary and/or multijurisdictional teams in order to identify sound, comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex legal issues.Company DescriptionWilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. With a full-service office in London and a network of affiliate firms in France, Germany and Mexico, Wilson Elser routinely provides legal advice and representation throughout the world. \r
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While Wilson Elser's heritage and primary focus is insurance defense, it increasingly has expanded into the corporate and transactional realms in order to better serve its clients. Along these lines, the firm currently has a broad range of practice areas, members of which will often work on multidisciplinary and/or multijurisdictional teams in order to identify sound, comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex legal issues.

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