Beacon Hill ยท 2 days ago
Defense Litigation Paralegal
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expBeacon Hill Legal is partnering with a large, well-established St. Louis law firm to hire an experienced Defense Litigation Paralegal. This role will support attorneys across a variety of litigation matters, including complex, document-intensive cases such as asbestos and eminent domain, assisting with all phases of litigation from pre-suit through trial.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys with all aspects of litigation matters from pre-suit through trial
Review, organize, and analyze documents received from clients and other parties
Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery responses, correspondence, and other legal documents
Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files and evidence
Assist with preparation for trials, hearings, depositions, and closings
Coordinate with clients, experts, witnesses, and opposing counsel as needed
Manage litigation deadlines, court filings, and calendaring
Utilize technology and online resources to support attorneys and clients
Perform additional tasks as assigned by attorneys or supervisors
Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and firm matters
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree or equivalent relevant work experience required
2+ years of litigation experience required
Knowledge of general office procedures required
Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
Ability to proactively manage deadlines and multiple matters simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Comfort using legal technology and electronic filing systems
Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with attorneys, staff, court personnel, and external contacts
Preferred
5+ years of litigation experience preferred
Paralegal certificate strongly preferred
Law firm experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including major medical plans
401(k)
Paid parking
Medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations
Company
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.
1001-5000 employees
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