Asbestos Litigation Paralegal

$56,708 - $90,732/Yr

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Llp - New York, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - New York, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms, is seeking to hire two Litigation Paralegals to support a national team of attorneys and paralegals. This position is based in one of our offices located in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington, and offers a flexible, hybrid in-office/remote working arrangement. The successful candidates will report to the Paralegal Manager and will be responsible for all aspects of asbestos case management, which includes the discovery process, tracking and communicating case-related dates and deadlines, and trial preparation. In addition to case management, the role involves database maintenance, as well as the review and preparation of documents, reports, and correspondence. The ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, motivated, and capable of managing multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines in a demanding yet rewarding environment. They should possess strong teamwork skills while also being able to work independently on projects. Adaptability to change, the ability to work under strict deadlines, and a commitment to providing excellent client service are essential qualities for this role. Candidates must have a working knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Prior paralegal experience in a litigation environment, particularly with claim intake and case management skills, is highly desired. The flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet deadlines is also a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of asbestos case management including the discovery process, tracking and communicating case-related dates/deadlines and information, and trial preparation.
• Database maintenance.
• The review and preparation of documents, reports and correspondence.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited college or university.
• Detail-oriented, motivated, creative and capable of managing multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines in a demanding, but rewarding, environment.
• A strong team player, as well as the ability to work on independent projects.
• The ability to adapt to change; work independently with minimal supervision; and work under strict deadlines.
• Self-motivated, exercising sound judgment, demonstrating good time-management and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to providing excellent client service, and effectively interacting with clients as well as staff at all levels.
• The flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must.
• Prior paralegal experience in a litigation environment, including experience with claim intake and case management skills, is highly desired.

Benefits

• 401(k) eligibility
• Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave.