Paralegal - England

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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. We are committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our culture of accountability and purpose enhances the firm and our communities.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit where you can grow, we invite you to apply to our Mass Tort Paralegal position. This role is open in our virtual office, The Link, or any of our locations. A location in the New England area is preferable but not required for candidates with asbestos litigation experience.

• Provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude.
• Comply with firm policies.
• Sustain attention to detail and quality of work.
• Learn and 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 Assistants or Information Governance and supervise the same.
• Attend and participate in in‑house CLEs.
• Supervise and mentor Paralegal Assistants.
• Anticipate attorney needs.
• Independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.
• Meet a billable hour requirement of 1500 hours per year.

• Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
• Professional appearance and courteous interaction with clients and employees at all times.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing business demands.
• Produce an acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; deliver high‑quality final work products.
• Exercise good judgment, make sound decisions, assume responsibility, and act decisively under deadlines.
• High level of professional integrity; maintain confidentiality and build trust.
• Ability to lead and motivate others; when applicable, manage direct reports, including performance evaluation, goal‑setting, employee development and problem‑solving.

• Asbestos / toxic tort litigation experience mandatory.
• Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree in a law‑related field or associate’s degree and paralegal training.
• Familiarity with e‑filing protocols and online docket research in New England state and federal courts.
• Location in New England area preferred but not required for candidates with asbestos litigation experience.

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:

• California: $84,000 – $112,000
• Colorado: $67,000 – $92,000
• Illinois: $72,000 – $98,000
• Maryland: $70,000 – $98,000
• Massachusetts: $76,000 – $90,000
• Minnesota: $89,000 – $100,000
• New Jersey (Jersey City): $85,000 – $116,000
• New York: $79,000 – $116,000
• Washington: $78,000 – $106,000
• Washington, D.C.: $85,000 – $115,000

Bonus opportunities are non‑guaranteed and dependent on 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 accounts; an employee assistance program; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement plan participation after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

We encourage you to include a cover letter and resume when applying.

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

Contact our HR team if you require accommodations; reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities.

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Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Legal;
Law Practice